Reaction as Lions take series lead and Scotland end tour with win

Sione Tuipulotu in action against Australia <i>(Image: David Davies/PA Wire)</i>
Sione Tuipulotu in action against Australia (Image: David Davies/PA Wire)
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Finn Russell, Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones helped the British and Irish Lions take a 1-0 series lead over Australia, while Scotland ended their summer tour with victory over Samoa. 

There was a moment of magic from Russell to set up Tuipulotu for the [[Lions]]' first try of the series as the Glasgow Warriors centre ended a 28-year wait for a Scot to score a test try for the [[Lions]]. 

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Before the Lions kicked off their series, Scotland finished the summer tour with a convincing win over Samoa in Auckland. 

Gregor Townsend's side ran in seven tries to record a 41-12 victory at Eden Park, but the [[Scotland]] boss was non-committal when asked about his future after the game.

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