Overview

• The Lions scored eight tries to one and overwhelmed Western Force 54-7 in their Australia tour opener.
• Henry Pollock delivered a line-break assist and earned a yellow card, showcasing his promise in Andy Farrell’s refreshed side.
• Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams exited with a hamstring injury after his second try, exposing weakness in Lions’ depth at No.9.
• Conceding six first-half penalties reflected early indiscipline, but a dominant second half yielded five unanswered scores.
• The match drew 46,656 fans at Optus Stadium and kicks off a series of six warm-ups before the Wallabies Tests.