The British and Irish Lions began their summer tour of Australia with a resounding 54-7 victory over Western Force in Perth on Saturday.
The Lions hooker, Dan Sheehan, scored in the first minute of the match at Optus Stadium. Despite a contested first half, with a score of 21-7 at halftime, the Lions managed to impose their game.
The second half was a festival of scoring, with tries from Tomos Williams, Elliot Daly, Garry Ringrose, Joe McCarthy and Alex Mitchell, surpassing the fifty-point mark.Los British and Irish Lions obtuvieron su primera victoria del verano contra Western Force.This victory is a great confidence boost for the team, after the 28-24 defeat against Argentina in their farewell tour in Dublin.
The match also left negative news for the Lions. Scrum-half Williams suffered a hamstring injury after scoring in the 46th minute, his second try of the match. Head coach Andy Farrell confirmed that Williams suffered a “hamstring strain” and would be evaluated.
Henry Pollock, in his first start with the Lions, had an outstanding performance. He made a break that led to a try, and a “chip-and-chase” that gave him position for another, in addition to a yellow card at the end of the first half.
Opening fly-half Finn Russell, who converted five of six conversions before being replaced, offered a masterclass in play, solidifying his position as a favorite to lead the Lions’ attack line in the test series against Australia at the end of July and August.
The solitary try by Wallabies veteran scrum-half Nic White did not do justice to Force’s contribution.
Sheehan, in his Lions debut, gave them the perfect start with a try in the first two minutes. White responded in the fifth minute, during a period of sustained pressure.
The Lions’ defense drew criticism, but they withstood four penalties before scoring a second try.
Pollock provided the third try, and Russell, with a quick penalty kick, surprised Force, allowing Daly to score.
Russell converted his third conversion to give the Lions a 21-7 lead. However, Pollock received a yellow card before halftime.Henry Pollock realizó una excelente actuación en su primera titularidad con los British and Irish Lions.With Pollock still on the bench, the Lions scored their fourth try. Ringrose and McCarthy extended the lead, and Mitchell secured the victory by finishing the score.
