The Lions lead Australia 12-9 at half time in a tense second test Melbourne.

Leigh Halfpenny and Christian Leali’ifano have exchanged penalties throughout the first half at the Etihad Stadium. It has been a half marred by errors on both sides as the game seems unduly affected by nerves from some of the competitors.

The dominance of the boot in the first half has meant players such as George North and Brian O’Driscoll have seen little opportunity to take the ball in hand and attack the Australian lines.

Warren Gatland’s side are now 40 minutes from becoming just the fifth Lions touring party to win a test series, in over 50 years.