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George North of the Lions breaks clear to score the first Lions try during the First Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on June 22, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia.
(June 21, 2013 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images AsiaPac)
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Man of the match: Jamie Heaslip was solid, as was Jonathan Davies, Brian O'Driscoll and Leigh Halfpenny. But for his ability to change a game, George North gets this gong, seeing off opposition wing and two-try debutant Israel Folau. North's try was something special.
Moment of the match: Unfortunate that it has to be a mistake but Kurtley Beale's slip in the act of kicking his last-minute penalty effort ultimately saw the Lions hold on. Heartbreak for Beale, elation for the Lions who, like twelve years ago, take the first Test in Brisbane.
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Israel Folau of the Wallabies takes on the defence during the First Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on June 22, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia.
(June 21, 2013 - Source: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images AsiaPac)
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Alex Corbisiero of the Lions carries the ball during the First Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on June 22, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia.
(June 21, 2013 - Source: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)
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Benn Robinson of the Wallabies runs the ball during the First Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on June 22, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia.
(June 21, 2013 - Source: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)
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James O'Connor of the Wallabies protects a maul during the First Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on June 22, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia.
(June 21, 2013 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)
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Digby Ioane of the Wallabies takes on the defence during the First Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on June 22, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia.
(June 21, 2013 - Source: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images AsiaPac)
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Adam Ashley-Cooper of the Wallabies attempts to break free from the defence during the First Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on June 22, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia.
(June 21, 2013 - Source: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images AsiaPac)
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Leigh Halfpenny of the Lions is tackled by Digby Ioane during the First Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on June 22, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia.
(June 21, 2013 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images AsiaPac)
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Will Genia of the Wallabies moves away from Jamie Heaslip during the First Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on June 22, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia.
(June 21, 2013 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images AsiaPac)
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George North of the Lions is tackled by Israel Folau of the Wallabies to prevent a try during the First Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on June 22, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia.
(June 21, 2013 - Source: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images AsiaPac)
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Next Test:
June 29
Etihad Stadium, Melbourne
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