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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 3 - Caught on Camera

Joe McCarthy enjoying friendship with ‘good fella’ Henry Pollock

The Irishman has struck up a bond with his fellow forward on the British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia.

The Independent UK

Don’t know how funny that gag is – Sione Tuipulotu laughs off ‘Aussie’ dig

Western Force’s stadium announcer introduced the British and Irish Lions’ four southern hemisphere-raised players by the countries of their birth.

The Independent UK

'I'd give up my left testicle': Tom Robertson

Western Force duo Tom Robertson and Dylan Pietsch have given their Wallabies hopes a massive boost with standout displays against the British and Irish Lions.

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Lions hold off on SOS despite latest scrumhalf injury

The British and Irish Lions may need to send an SOS to Scottish scrumhalf Ben White after Welsh veteran Tomos Williams was cut down by a hamstring injury.

AAP

British and Irish Lions hammer Western Force but Tomos Williams suffers injury

Williams was among the Lions’ star performers at Optus Stadium but his match was over when he injured his left hamstring in the 47th minute.

The National (Scotland)

Tomos Williams injury: Lions star set for scans after being forced off against Western Force

The scrum-half scored twice before being forced off

Evening Standard

Lions cut loose with eight-try win over Western Force for solid start in Australia

The British & Irish Lions beat Western Force 54-7 in Perth despite an awkward opening, but Tomos Williams limped off after scoring two tries

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Lions suffer injury blow in 54-7 win over Western Force

The British and Irish Lions will be sweating on the fitness of Tomos Williams after he copped an injury but they also showcased a rising star in Henry Pollock.

AAP

Lions 54-7 Western Force: Big win in Perth to kick off 2025 tour

A possible injury to Tomos Williams will leave Andy Farrell concerned

Evening Standard

Tomos Williams injury mars rampant Lions thrashing of Western Force

Western Force 7-54 Lions: Welsh scrum-half Williams impressed in a much-improved Lions performance from the Argentina defeat, but then suffered a cruel blow

The Independent UK

Lions vs Western Force LIVE: 2025 tour result, latest updates and reaction after first tour win

Andy Farrell’s side face their first test Down Under after Argentina defeat

Evening Standard

SRAM Force AXS review: SRAM continues to elevate performance and steal a march on the competiton

SRAM Force AXS provides excellent performance and narrows the gap between itself and top-tier Red

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Mack Hansen draws on personal experience to warn Lions of Western Force upset

Hansen starts on the wing for the Lions in their first tour game Down Under and has harked back to a game from 2013 when discussing the banana skin

The Independent UK

Western Force vs British & Irish Lions Betting Tips: Stuttering start down under

Follow our rugby betting tips as the British & Irish Lions take on Western Force in Australia

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Test run-in starts as Lions kickstart journey on Fury Road against Western Force

Playing five matches in 15 days across 5,700km makes Saturday’s opener in Perth more significant than it might first appear

The Independent UK

Dan Sheehan wants ‘passion’ from British and Irish Lions teammates

The Lions captain wants his team to show the same intensity as their opponents, Western Force, in Saturday’s tour opener

The Independent UK

British and Irish Lions urged to ‘create moments’ ahead of Australia tour opener

Western Force await in Perth on Saturday.

AAP

Don't get injured: Nic White gets to play Lions at last

Veteran scrumhalf Nic White says it will be a "pinch-me" moment when he captains the Western Force against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday night.

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AAP

'I have enough on my plate': Lions won't take the bait

The British and Irish Lions kick off their Australian tour on Saturday when they take on the Western Force, and coach Andy Farrell is keeping a laser focus.

The Independent UK

Dan Sheehan warns Lions will match Western Force’s hunger

Ireland hooker Sheehan will captain the British and Irish tourists on his debut appearance.

AAP

Debutants galore as Lions change it up for Force battle

The British & Irish Lions have overhauled their starting line-up for the clash with the Western Force as they look to give plenty of new players a crack.

The Guardian - UK

Farrell backs Pollock to prove ‘point of difference’ for Lions in striking selection

Henry Pollock has been handed the glittering prize of a lifetime against Western Force with the chance to impress for the British & Irish Lions

Evening Standard

British and Irish Lions team: Henry Pollock starts with Dan Sheehan captain against Western Force

Andy Farrell makes 13 changes from Argentina defeat for opening match of Australia tour in Perth

The Independent UK

Henry Pollock to make first British and Irish Lions start against Western Force

The 20-year-old rising star won made his debut off the bench in Friday’s 28-24 defeat by Argentina at the Aviva Stadium.

Evening Standard

Western Force vs British and Irish Lions: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

Andy Farrell’s side looking to bounce back from Argentina defeat as they kick off Australia tour against Super Rugby opposition

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