'It's only match one' says Itoje after Lions mauled by Pumas
The Lions, who leave for a three-Test tour of Australia on Saturday, were outplayed in the first half and, after a second half resurgence, went down 28-24.
Bundee Aki and Tadhg Beirne both went over the Pumas line and the Lions were also awarded a penalty try but the visitors replied with three tries of their own including one for fly-half Tomas Albornoz who finished with 18 points.
It was the first opening tour match loss since 1971 but there was much to build on as the team sets off on Saturday for Australia.