Lions Struggle with Errors Despite Victory Over Waratahs - Beirne Highlights Areas for Improvement
Despite a win against the Waratahs, Tadhg Beirne and the British and Irish Lions face challenges with errors and turnovers as they prepare for the upcoming Test against the Wallabies.

British and Irish Lions captain Tadhg Beirne expressed frustration over the team's performance despite their 21-10 victory over the New South Wales Waratahs in Sydney. The Lions secured their third consecutive win on Australian soil, but the match was marred by numerous errors in promising attacking positions.
"It was quite frustrating out there that we couldn't get a hold of things in the game the way we would have liked to," said Beirne, who led the team in the absence of tour skipper Maro Itoje. "I had a few dropped balls myself, and individual errors cost us a bit of continuity in terms of our attack. That's something we're definitely going to have to look at and figure out how to improve so it doesn't happen again."
Beirne acknowledged that Andy Farrell's side "kept at it" and, with a more clinical approach, could have achieved a higher score similar to their previous victories against the Reds and Western Force. While those wins also had moments lacking rhythm, Beirne noted significant improvements in other areas.
"We've had a lot of improvements," added the 33-year-old Munster forward. "Our scrum improved a lot, our line-out was really good. We'll take some really good positives as well."
As the Lions prepare for the first Test against the Wallabies in two weeks, addressing these errors will be crucial for their success. The team must refine their strategies and minimize mistakes to ensure a stronger performance in the upcoming matches.