British Lions begin tour with comprehensive victory but win marred by Williams injury
The British & Irish Lions put the Western Force to the sword with a powerful second-half performance to claim a 54-7 victory in Perth.
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Ruthless Lions run in eight tries to down Force 54-7 in Perth
PERTH : The British & Irish Lions gave the Western Force a lesson in ruthless finishing as they kicked off their Australia tour with an ultimately comfortable 54-7 victory in front of a big crowd at Perth Stadium on Saturday.
Western Force v British Lions Live: Kick-off time, TV channel and score updates
The British & Irish Lions' tour is finally under way and the famous side face off against Western Force today in the opener.
Sheehan captains Lions, Pollock at number eight for Western Force tour match
SYDNEY :Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan will captain the British & Irish Lions on debut in their tour match against Western Force in Perth on Saturday, while young England loose forward Henry Pollock has been named to start at number eight.
Fin Smith and Mitchell team up for the Lions
LONDON -England and Northampton halfback duo Fin Smith and Alex Mitchell will take their partnership to the next level after being named as starters for the British and Irish Lions in their warm-up fixture against Argentina in Dublin on Friday.
Lions team announcement Live: Andy Farrell names side to face Argentina
Andy Farrell names his British & Irish Lions team to face Argentina today.
Van Poortvliet to join Lions ahead of warm-up fixture against Argentina
Leicester Tigers and England scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet will join the British and Irish Lions in Dublin as cover for their warm-up fixture against Argentina, the rugby union team said on Tuesday.