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

Western Force await in Perth on Saturday.

The Independent UK

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.

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.

AAP

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Henry Pollock tipped to fly high on the biggest stage by Lions boss Andy Farrell

The swaggering Northampton back row is the squad’s youngest player.

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.

The Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

England players driven by 'humbling' loss to Wallabies

The British and Irish Lions will kick off their Australian tour against the Western Force on Saturday, and they've already got plenty of motivation.

AAP

Lions embrace ‘Fazball’ in attempt to seize the moment with expansive play

Lions remain committed to a positive approach with ball in hand and their attack coach does not want them to tighten up

The Guardian - UK

Beale picks out Lions’ ‘danger man’ Russell as biggest threat to Australia

Kurtley Beale sees Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaali as keys to the Wallabies’ hopes and said he has learned from his infamous slip in 2013

The Guardian - AU

Ollie Chessum warns Lions against complacency on Australia tour

Andy Farrell’s men face Western Force in Perth on Saturday in the first fixture Down Under.

The Independent UK

Lions warn Joe Schmidt over Wallabies player release for tour matches

Ben Calveley expected a competitive Force side to face the British & Irish Lions who could open their tour to other countries such as France in the future

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AAP

O'Connor misses Wallabies squad as Schmidt picks youth

James O'Connor is among the big names missing from the Wallabies squad to face Fiji in the season-opening Test match in Newcastle ahead of the Lions series.

AAP

Crichton could easily be helping Blues prepare in Perth

In another world, Angus Crichton could be starting State of Origin week in Perth playing in an opposed session against NSW while representing the Western Force.

AAP

Eight Aussies in Super Rugby Pacific 'Team of the Year'

New Zealand teams dominate the finals line-up but Australian players are heavily represented in a first Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Year.

AAP

Retiring ex-Wallabies lock eager for one more hurrah

Western Force lock Sam Carter has been around for a long time and he wants to finish his glittering career with one final big match.

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AAP

Why star Force duo declined to cash in overseas

A day after re-signing flanker Carlo Tizzano until the end of 2027, the Western Force have locked away playmaker Ben Donaldson for another two years.

AAP

Emerging Wallabies star says no to Japan riches

Western Force star Carlo Tizzano says the lure of taking on the British and Irish Lions and featuring in a home World Cup convinced him to stay in Australia.

AAP

Super season over for tired Force after Drua thumping

The Western Force now face a battle just to avoid the wooden spoon after being thumped 38-7 in a five-tries-to-one Super Rugby Pacific loss to Fijian Drua.

AAP

Force coach Cron lashes out at zig-zag fixture beast

The Western Force have been dudded by poor fixturing, with coach Simon Cron having to rest stars Nic White, Hamish Stewart and Harry Potter this weekend.

AAP

Lolesio's spinal injury sours Brumbies' Super derby win

Incumbent Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio has suffered a reported spinal injury in the first half of his Brumbies' Super Rugby Pacific win over Western Force.

AAP

NRL to consider Perth Bears-Western Force player swap

Incoming NRL outfit Perth Bears and rugby union side Western Force could enter into a radical player-share agreement suggested by billionaire Andrew Forrest.

Evening Standard

When is the Lions squad announced? Time, how to watch and fixtures for Australia tour

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell will confirm his travelling party in front of more than 2,000 fans at the O2 Arena

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