In a spectacular display of rugby, the British and Irish Lions crushed the Australia and New Zealand Invitational XV with a commanding 48-0 victory in Adelaide. Duhan van der Merwe lit up the match with a remarkable hat-trick, helping the Lions to maintain their perfect record on the Australian tour, improving to 5-0. The match saw the Lions scoring seven impressive tries, showcasing their strength and unity ahead of the upcoming Test series. However, concerns were raised following a concerning head injury to hooker Cowan-Dickie during a collision, prompting worried reactions from fans and commentators alike. Owen Farrell made his tour debut from the bench, adding depth and experience as the team looks to solidify their lineup for the first Test.