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Article: Rugby Union: Tame Lions Blow 30-Year Record; AUSTRALIA A 28 BRITISH LIONS 25: We hit the panic button admits boss Henry.(Sport)
- Article from:
- The Mirror (London, England)
- Article date:
- June 20, 2001
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Byline: Alex Spink
GRAHAM HENRY accused his Lions of hitting the panic button after they blew their unbeaten tour record 11 days before the start of the Test series.
The Lions lost a non-Test match in Australia for the first time in 30 years on a night when their wild roar turned to a tame whimper.
Having trampled opponents underfoot in their first three games - scoring 241 points and conceding just 24 - it was their turn to be on the receiving end.
Henry made no attempt to conceal his disappointment at the end of a game which at least ...