Southern Kings 8-20 Lions - Live

80 The Lions have come through a tough encounter - with a few walking wounded at the final whistle. The breakdown let the tourists down, however their scrum helped lay the platform for what was ultimately a deserved win.

80 Time has long been played, but both sides are determined to finish with a flourish

79 The breakdown continues to be an issue for the Lions as they are penalised again.

77 The Lions, sensing the victory, are trying to run down the clock now - and who can blame them after a bruising encounter.

75 That try has given the hosts renewed hope as they look for a remarkable comeback, however the Lions are tackling well.

73 Mpho Mbiyozo scores a try for the hosts. Quick play from the base of the scrum sees the sevens specialist score.

71 Van der Westhuyzen gives the home fans something to cheer about with a good break, before Worsley checks his progress.

69 O'Gara adds the extras.

69 The Lions opt for a scrum from the penalty and the Kings can only collapse it. A second scrum goes the same way giving ref Nigel Owens no option but to award a penalty try.

66 Good pressure on the Kings line, but the hosts are defending valiantly. However the Lions are awarded another penalty

64 Double substitution from the Lions as Rees and Williams come on for Ford and Monye.

63 O'Gara hits the post with a penalty.

62 Ross Skeate is off for 10 minutes after he is guilty of hands in a ruck.

60 Earls again shows his running skills with a classy break.

59 Van der Westhuyzen finds a good touch for the Kings with a penalty, however good lineout work turns over the ball.

57 Shaun Edwards will be pleased as the Lions tackles begin to force the Kings back.

55 Now it is the Kings that are struggling... however the penalty count against the Lions helping helping them.

53 The try has given a renewed belief to the Lions and they are looking more composed now.

51 O'Gara adds the conversion.

51 Monye scores in the corner after getting to O'Gara's quality chip ahead of Mat Turner. The decision is referred to the TV official who decides it is a try.

49 O'Gara is starting to shine here and his kicking is gaining the Lions vital territory.

48 Both sides have adopted a pointless kicking tactic here, with a game of ping-pong between the two backlines.

46 BONE-CRUNCHING: Mike Blair is cleaned out by Human.

44 As tempers start to flair, the Lions are awarded a penalty. O'Gara slots over the kick.

43 Dale G has found some positives from the game so far - with O'Gara catching the eye. The Irishman certainly has looked good since coming on.

41 The first turnover of the second half comes within a minute of the restart - not what the Lions will have wanted.

The Lions reach the break level but there is plenty of work still be done. Their work at the breakdown has cost them, while the Kings deserve credit for their ferocious defence.

39 The Lions play around the breakdown is lethargic at times - with the tourists losing the ball again. Van der Westhuyzen misses his shot at goal.

37 O'Gara calms things down with a booming penalty down into the home side's 22.

36 A try-saving tackle from O'Gara as Human looks set to score Human. It all comes from a great chip and chase from Wentzel.

34 The sight no winger wants to see... Simon Shaw charging down the flank and it takes three men to haul him down.

33 The Lions are patient in their build up as they enjoy a run of possession - however they cough up the ball again.

32 Andy Sheridan is the latest player to need treatment after three South African's land on top of him.

30 Dublin-based Ronan W is confidently predicting a 40-point victory for the Lions. Not based on this performance so far Ronan...

29 Good counter-attacking from the Lions here. They look like they have weathered the early storm from the Kings - they just need to cut out the silly errors now.

28 A little chip from O'Gara doesn't come off for the Lions.

27 The Lions scrum is all over the Kings and the hosts are forced to give away a penalty. O'Gara makes no mistake.

26 Fitzgerald goes over in the corner, but the ball has gone forward after Earls is hit hard by Human.

24 Another scything break from Earls, but the young Irishman undoes his hard work with a wayward forward pass.

23 This is more promsing from the Lions, however little mistakes are letting them down, with Blair this time knocking the ball on.

21 At last something for the Lions' fans to cheer as Keith Earls goes on the mazy run... however Monye spills a pass from Blair.

20 With the extra man, the Lions start to make some in roads - but Fitzgerald is pinged for holding on after a thunderous hit from Barry.

18 Great break from Hougaard rips open the Lions but he can't find the support. Flutey kicks clear but is taken out off the ball by van der Westhuyzen. It is a reckless challenge and the fly-half is deservedly yellow carded.

18 The Lions are being let down by their kicking game... Blair's box kicks, in particular, are just gifting the ball to the hosts.

17 Now Engels is on the charge but Monye produces a try-saving tackle.

16 Half-chance for van der Westhuyzen as the Lions defence parts like a red sea, however his passgoes to ground.

15 The Kings have got the Lions pinned back here, with a delightful chip from Barry seeing the hosts into the 22.

13 The match is taking its toll on the Lions, with James Hook the latest to leave the field. Ronan O'Gara comes off the bench.

12 The Kings fans thinks they are on course for a try, however they are pulled back for a forward pass. The Lions look ill at ease here.

11 The Lions are being let down by their discipline at the breakdowns as van der Westhuyzen has another shot a goal - fortunately his kick is off-target.

10 Anything you can do... Nathan Hines gives the Kings - and Engles - a taste of their own medicine with a huge tackle.

9 Half-break from Blair from the base of the scrum, however his pass goes astray.

8 Bad news for Euan Murray as he hobbles off to be replaced by Adam Jones.

8 James Hook shows good skills to breach the Kings' defence but the Welsh fly-half lacks the support - and the Lions are relieved to be awarded a scrum after looking to lose the ball at the breakdown.

7 Perhaps I was a bit foolish to suggest this would be a gentle test as there are some meaty hits going in out there.... with Welsh throwing himself into every tackle.

5 The Southern Kings certainly look like they mean business and have got the Lions on the back foot. However the Lions scrum makes an immediate impact.

4 BOOM - Gordon D'Arcy is sent crashing to the deck after a huge hit by Frikkie Welsh and the Lions concede another penalty. Not the start the tourist will have wanted.

2 Jaco van der Westhuyzen gets an early shot at goal after the Lions fail to roll away... and the fly-half makes no mistake.

1 We are underway. The Kings kick off and Mike Blair safely fields the ball, but his resulting kick leaves something to be desired.

For the Southern Kings, former Harlequins centre De Wet Barry is good value at 4/1 to score anytime, again with Sky Bet

The Lions are strong favourites for the match, with Luke Fitzgerald looking a good bet at 7/1 with Sky Bet for the first try.

With the Test approaching fast on the horizon, the biggest crowd of the tour to date is expected... and the tourists are here in force, with a sea of red at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

This should be a gentle test for the Lions ahead of clash with the Springboks, however with the likes of De Wet Barry and Jaco van der Westhuyzen in their side, the Kings will be determined to make an impression.

Remember you can let us know your views on the action as the game goes on by emailing me at tony.curtis@bskyb.com

The Lions go into the game on the back of five straight wins - and keen to maintain their unbeaten record going into the Tests.

One change to the line-up sees Shane Williams drop to the bench after suffering a minor stomach upset, with Ugo Monye - a front-runner for the Test team - coming in on the wing.

Welcome to skysports.com's coverage of the Lions' final warm-up game ahead of the first Test on Saturday. The action from the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth kick-offs at 2pm (BST)

Line-ups British and Irish Lions: 15 Keith Earls (Munster/Ireland), 14 Ugo Monye (Harlequins/England), 13 Riki Flutey (London Wasps/England), 12 Gordon D'Arcy (Leinster/Ireland), 11 Luke Fitzgerald (Leinster/Ireland), 10 James Hook (Ospreys/Wales), 9 Mike Blair (Edinburgh/Scotland), 8 Andy Powell (Cardiff Blues/Wales), 7 Joe Worsley (London Wasps/England), 6 Nathan Hines (Perpignan/Scotland), 5 Donncha O'Callaghan (Munster/Ireland), 4 Simon Shaw (London Wasps/England), 3 Euan Murray (Northampton/Scotland), 2 Ross Ford (Edinburgh/Scotland), 1 Andrew Sheridan (Sale Sharks/England).
Replacements: 16 Matthew Rees (Scarlets/Wales), 17 Adam Jones (Ospreys/Wales), 18 Tom Croft (Leicester Tigers/England), 19 David Wallace (Munster/Ireland), 20 Harry Ellis (Leicester Tigers/England), 21 Ronan O'Gara (Munster/Ireland), 22 Shane Williams (Ospreys/Wales)

Southern Kings: 15 T Mangweni; 14 W Human, 13 F Welsh, 12 D Wet Barry, 11 M Turner; 10 J van der Westhuyzen, 9 F Hougaard; 1 J Engels, 2 D Kuun, 3 R Vermeulen, 4 M Wentzel, 5 R Skeate, 6 M Mbiyozo, 7 S Tyibilika, 8 D Nell.
Replacements: du Preez, Greyling, Payi, van Schalkwyk, Fowles, Fortuin, Stick.