Lions lead at half time

First half tries from Keith Earls and Stephen Ferris and two penalties from James Hook have the Lions leading 23-14 at half time in Bloemfontein

The tourists went in front when Hook kicked a 6th minute penalty and threatened to overwhelm the Cheetahs when they led 20-0 after twenty minutes, the Earls try coming in the 15th minute when he latched onto a delightful chip ahead by Hook.  However, the home side recovered and tries from wing Danwell Demas and and prop Du Preez takes  them right back into contention. Hook eased the pressure with his third penalty just before the break.

British & Irish Lions:  Lee Byrne; Leigh Halfpenny, Keith Earls, Luke Fitzgerald, Shane Williams; James Hook, Harry Ellis; Andy Powell,   Joe Worsley, Stephen Ferris; Paul  O’Connell capt, Donncha O’Callaghan; Euan Murray, Ross Ford, Andrew Sheridan; Replacements:. Matthew Rees, Adam Jones, Simon Shaw, Nathan Hines, Gordon D’Arcy, Ronan O’Gara, Mike Blair,