"No business being in a Lions shirt" - Lions fans turn on one player during first test

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The fullback looked set to claim a high ball but was stripped cleanly in the air – leading directly to a try for the Wallabies and a major momentum shift in the match.

Fans didn’t hold back on social media.

One fumed: "Keenan has had an absolute rotter. I can’t even imagine the backlash Marcus would get for the same error. We need Kinghorn back at 15 ASAP."

Another slammed: "Get Keenan off – he’s useless."

A third wrote: "Not the biggest guy, and with the new escorting laws, Keenan has really struggled under the high ball."

"Keenan and Lowe have been dreadful," another fan added bluntly.

One supporter tried to offer some balance: "Hugo Keenan so unlucky losing that ball in the air – 9 times out of 10 he wins that."

But the criticism kept coming: "Got to be stronger than that, Keenan. You get stripped and they score. Not good enough."

The pressure is now firmly on the Irishman, with many calling for Blair Kinghorn to be recalled for the second Test.

Australia responded through Max Jorgensen but were largely second-best in all areas. The Lions extended their advantage early in the second half when Dan Sheehan crossed in the corner, with Russell adding his third conversion to make it 24-5.

However, the visitors lost momentum as the Wallabies surged back into the contest, gaining control of possession and territory. Carlo Tizzano powered over following sustained pressure, and Ben Donaldson’s conversion cut the deficit to 12 points with 12 minutes remaining.

Marcus Smith settled some nerves with a late penalty, but Tate McDermott’s try ensured a nervy finish. Despite the win, a few Lions players failed to make a convincing case with their performances.

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Express 5/10: "Been off colour on tour so far and same again here with defensive error"

Planet Sport 5/10: "Like his fellow back-three starters, Keenan’s shift was filled with errors and soft moments defensively. Grew into the game somewhat, but did not nail down the starting role for next week. Robbed of the ball, leading to Max Jorgensen’s try, one of two turnovers conceded."

Rugby pass 5/10: "The Leinsterman was plagued under the high ball. Got the rub of the green when the officials missed a touch on a corner flag punt; it would have been but one of a number of high-profile errors for the fullback. Had a few decent moments in attack, but not enough to account for a defensive shocker."

Replacement: Blair Kinghorn if he can brush off his knee problem

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Planet Sport 5/10: "Like his fellow winger, he endured an error-ridden performance, overcooking kicks, spilling the ball in the air and missing key tackles. Worked tirelessly to rectify his mistakes but ended the match with a game-high of four turnovers conceded."

Rugby Pass 5/10: "Part of a Lions back-three that had a sketchy day fielding the ball and he was a contributor on that front, albeit to a lesser extent than his comrades."

BALLS: "Really forceful carry, early on, skittled some Wallabies. Knocked forward on a high ball kick-chase. Chipped out on the full, up the right wing. Rashly repeated the error, under little pressure, minutes later. Knocked on when trying to offload, on 70 minutes."

Telegraph 4/10: "Strong as a ball carrier and aerial presence but some suspect decision making. Does not quite seem on the same wavelength as the other backs."

Replacement: Duhan van der Merwe

Planet Rugby 4/10: " Overcooked a kick in the first half and botched a try-scoring opportunity in an incredibly wasteful performance. While he did pop up all over the park in attack, the Wallabies largely marked him well, limiting his influence. Might have played himself out of the Test starting XV."

Rugby Pass 5/10: "A few loose moments in the air in the early exchanges and overcooked a corner punt to gift the Wallabies rare field position. Nearly set up a try with a superb fend on Jorgensen before finding Jones on his inside, only for the five-pointer to be rubbed off. Got stripped of the ball with the line beckoning on 34 minutes."

Express 5/10: "Has not been right all trip and was not on his A game here with errors"

Telegraph 3/10: "Not a form pick and it painfully showed. Made some terrible decisions from kicking dead, knocking on going for the tryline and kicked loosely."

Mail Online 4/10: "A loose early kick which went dead betrayed the fact that he is either off form or was overcome with nerves. Struggled to impose himself, as he has all tour."

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