• BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: James Horwill of the Wallabies wins with the lineout during the First Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on June 22, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 171122600.jpg
    BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: James Horwill of the Wallabies wins with the lineout during the First Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on June 22, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 171122600.jpg
  • The Wallabies, already suffering from a long injury list, watch as Christian Leali’ifano is stretchered off the field after being injured. Saeed Khan / AFP
    The Wallabies, already suffering from a long injury list, watch as Christian Leali’ifano is stretchered off the field after being injured. Saeed Khan / AFP
  • George North, the Lions winger, scores try. North nearly did not play in the first Test after nursing an injury. Patrick Hamilton / AFP
    George North, the Lions winger, scores try. North nearly did not play in the first Test after nursing an injury. Patrick Hamilton / AFP
  • Brian O'Driscoll leads the Lions off the pitch after their victory. The second Test is on Saturday. David Rogers / Getty Images
    Brian O'Driscoll leads the Lions off the pitch after their victory. The second Test is on Saturday. David Rogers / Getty Images
  • Falou, clearly the star of the match, is tackled by the Lions. Bradley Kanaris / Getty Images
    Falou, clearly the star of the match, is tackled by the Lions. Bradley Kanaris / Getty Images
  • A Lions fan shows his support. By now, it looks like the tourists will win. Bradley Kanaris / Getty Images
    A Lions fan shows his support. By now, it looks like the tourists will win. Bradley Kanaris / Getty Images
  • In the end, though, a Wallabies comeback proves shortlived as the Lions prevail 23-21. It gives fans plenty of joy at the final whistle. Mark Metcalfe / Getty Images
    In the end, though, a Wallabies comeback proves shortlived as the Lions prevail 23-21. It gives fans plenty of joy at the final whistle. Mark Metcalfe / Getty Images
  • Folau takes North on. Cameron Spencer / Getty Images
    Folau takes North on. Cameron Spencer / Getty Images
  • Folau, himself in a great form during the Test, makes a break to score a try. Chris Hyde / Getty Images
    Folau, himself in a great form during the Test, makes a break to score a try. Chris Hyde / Getty Images
  • North, right, celebrates after scoring the try as Israel Folau, of the Wallabies, looks dejected. The game was hyped for the rivalry between the two wingers. Mark Metcalfe / Getty Images
    North, right, celebrates after scoring the try as Israel Folau, of the Wallabies, looks dejected. The game was hyped for the rivalry between the two wingers. Mark Metcalfe / Getty Images
  • Folau, seen celebrating after scoring the try, has long been considered a jack of several sporting trades including rugby league and Aussie rules. The Wallabies are closing in on the Lions' lead. Bradley Kanaris / Getty Images
    Folau, seen celebrating after scoring the try, has long been considered a jack of several sporting trades including rugby league and Aussie rules. The Wallabies are closing in on the Lions' lead. Bradley Kanaris / Getty Images
  • Lions fans cheer during the Test match with a sea of red dotting the stands. Dave Hunt / EPA
    Lions fans cheer during the Test match with a sea of red dotting the stands. Dave Hunt / EPA
  • Wallabies captain James Horwill takes a line-out during the first Test between the Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Dan Peled / EPA
    Wallabies captain James Horwill takes a line-out during the first Test between the Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Dan Peled / EPA

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In Pictures: Lions beat Wallabies in first Test

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