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Alex Young

Lions 52-12 Queensland Reds: Thumping win in Brisbane as Maro Itoje and Jac Morgan impress

Seventh heaven: Maro Itoje dots down in big win - (Getty Images)

British and Irish Lions again overcame an early onslaught to record another thumping win Down Under as Queensland Reds were beaten in Brisbane.

For for second match running, Lions’ opponents came out of the traps quickly and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen and Josh Floo both scored in the first half to give the hosts’ hope.

It was a slugging start from the tourists, who made nine handling errors in the first half, before they hit their formidable stride after the break.

Skipper Maro Itoje celebrated his return with a try upon his return to the starting line-up.

Tommy Freeman grabbed two tries and Andrew Porter, Duhan van der Merwe, Jac Morgan, Huw Jones and Gary Ringrose all also crossed as the Lions disappointed those in the 46,435 crowd at Brisbane's Lang Park who were hoping for an upset.

Itoje was rested for the match against the Western Force last weekend, but produced a statement performance in the second row.

Additional reporting by Reuters.

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