Rugby-Price stakes claim for Lions test starting berth as Jones returns

FILE PHOTO: Rugby - Tour match - Sharks v British and Irish Lions - Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South Africa - July 7, 2021 British and Irish Lions' Ali Price in action with Sharks' Curwin Bosch REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -Scrumhalf Ali Price impressed for the British & Irish Lions and put his hand up for test selection in a comfortable seven-try 49-3 victory over the Stormers on Saturday, as Alun Wyn Jones returned to the team with 30 minutes off the bench.

It was another slow start for the Lions in the opening 20 minutes but once they found their groove they were far too strong for the hosts, who battled with the touring side's impenetrable wall of defence and quick ball at the breakdown.