Last update on.From section Rugby UnionFour minutes into the Lions' South African tour opener, Debutant Rees-Zammit scoredSigma Lions v British & Irish Lions Sigma Lions (7-14 Tries Tshituka and Maxwane Con; Hendrikse (2 British and Irish Lions (21) 56 Tries Rees-Zammit and H Watson Price, Adams 4, Davies Cons Farrell 8Josh Adams scored four tries in the win over the Sigma Lions by the British and Irish Lions.Louis Reesz-Zammit, a Wales wing, scored his fourth-minute debut try. Ali Price and Hamish Watson followed him.To win the contest, Adams scored four well-taken attempts after the break. Gareth Davies was also on the winning side.The hosts lost their heart and couldn’t make the altitude work in their favor.Four years ago, the Lions opened their Tour with a win of 13-7 over a New Zealand Barbarians team that was sloppy. This victory bolstered All Black's confidence and not the tourists.This was a convincing win in a match held behind closed doors. Club and country combinations brought cohesion on a side that was almost scrappy.Covid protocols have been established around the tour to deal with cases that are rising in South Africa.Chris Harris' chip enabled Rees-Zammit, the Gloucester team-mate, to take the first try. Price allowed Finn Russell, the Scotland team-mate and Finn Russell the opportunity to speak at 10. Jamie George and Maro Itoje were tied up by line-out ball due to their connection with the Saracens and England.However, there were signs that the tourists were coming together as a group, with Price's attempt and Adams's first score coming from the back line-out and the pages in attack coach Gregor Townsend.Steve Tandy, the defence coach, will have also been happy with the 10-minute period in which the home team applied sustained pressure within the 22m mark but were repulsed by coordinated and committed resistance.Captain Stuart Hogg looked sharp, despite being left out of Exeter's Premiership playoff campaign. The full-back claimed high balls and posed a threat to ball in hand. He also superbly chased down Sbusiso Sngweni to stop an interception attempt.Josh Adams: Warren Gatland is a proud British and Irish Lions Wing's try-scoring championWatson dispelled any doubts about his physical ability to compete against South African physique with an all-action display at the back row. Elliot Daly looked dangerous running at a tired defence from the bench. There were no injuries to the team, unlike last weekend's match against Japan.But the opposition is going to get more difficult. The Lions' weakest team is the Sigma Lions. They lost four of the five matches in the Rainbow Cup.Tourists will have the opportunity to meet the Sharks on Wednesday. This will bring about a significant increase in quality.Russell predictably unpredictable at the age of 10Closed doors are used to watch the Lions' matchesRussell made his debut for the British and Irish Lions. With space, time, and plenty of front-foot ball, Russell took the opportunity to claim his Test claim.The Scotland fly-half demonstrated his intent immediately, moving across the field to find Rees-Zammit's pace.Although the kick did not hit its target, Russell was not discouraged. His speed and quick thinking was the key to Harris' fourth-minute opener. He also set Adams' second with a deft dok over a blitz defense.Although Russell and Owen Farrell were not always in a good combination, it raised questions about the hosts' defense that other combinations cannot.Russell moved into second receiver, outside Farrell, at points to be closer to the edge and pace out wide.Russell's performance highlighted the many options available to him after a Dan Biggar man-of-the match display that was full of control and poise in his win over Japan. It is not clear which Warren Gatland will choose.Adams scores points with a slew of accomplishmentsAdams was the top try-scorer in the 2019 Rugby World CupAdams sat down for a score against Japan at Murrayfield and took his four attempts in a similar clinical manner.John Bentley made a stunning 60m attempt to put himself in Test contention in the same stadium in 1997. Adams' scores weren't of the same quality, but he proved his point through sheer volume.This wing will be up against stiff competition for a starting spot in Test, with 2017 starter Anthony Watson also in squad. However, his streak and extra experience over Duhan van der Merwe and Rees-Zammit have certainly put him in pole position.Hamish Watson is the Man of MatchWatson was named the Six Nations player of the Year and continued his winning ways with an all-court performanceAnalyseChris Jones, BBC rugby union correspondent: There were many impressive performances for the Lions. Elliot Daly was particularly sharp when he arrived on the field. Although Owen Farrell and Finn Russell didn't quite work out in the midfield, Warren Gatland will be proud of his first appearance on South African soil.Josh Adams, who was a star at the Rugby World Cup in Australia, continues to show that he can score spectacular try-scoring feats on the big screen.Line-upsBritish and Irish Lions: Hogg, Rees-Zammit. Harris, Farrell. Adams, Farrell. Price. W Jones. George. Sinckler. Itoje. Hill, Lawes. H Watson. Faletau.Cowan-Dickie, Vunipola, Fagerson, Fagerson, Henderson, Simmonds, Davies, Aki, Daly are all possible replacementsSigma Lions: Viljoen, Ulengo; Rass, Odendaal; Maxwane; Hendrikse; McBeth; Botha, Dreyer; Schoeman; Nothnagel; Sangweni; V Tshituka; Horn (capt.Alternatives: Visagie. Sithole. Sadie. Straeuli. E Tshituka. Van den Berg. Zeilinga. Kriel.
