After losing their opening tour game for the first time since 1971, Friday night's 28-24 loss to Argentina leaves Andy Farrell's side with plenty of areas of improvement before they reach Australia.

It was 20 years ago that the Lions were held to a draw by Argentina in Cardiff, an underwhelming performance that foreshadowed the disastrous tour that awaited them in New Zealand.

Coach Andy Farrell had hoped for a tough game against Argentina before the British and Irish Lions boarded their flight for Australia and said his still gelling squad had no excuses after getting more than they bargained for in a 28-24 defeat.