5 Things we learned from the B&I Lions v Western Force

The British and Irish Lions have started their Australian tour on a commanding 7-54 win over the Western Force! The visitors scored 8 tries and converted 7. The Western Force enjoyed 55% possession and 51% territory.

With the game over and done, lets take a look at 5 things we have learned!

1. Finn Russell, Sione Tuipulotu and Garry Ringrose must start in the tests.

Russell, Tuipulotu and Ringrose were excellent in this match.

2. The Australian provincial sides will have a tough time against the Lions.

The provincial sides will have to make sure they have all their ducks in a row otherwise their will be some BIG scores!

3. The Lions are dangerous if their set pieces function above 95%.

Last week against Argentina, the Lions lost 4 lineouts and 1 scrum. Against the Western Force, they only lost 2 lineouts and 0 scrums

4.This Lions team can only get stronger.

You could see in this match the team starting to gel and they could only get stronger!

5.Mack Hansen is back.

The Irish winger were a bit shakey in the 1st half but started to get back in form in the 2nd half. He made 85 meters, beat 2 defenders and 12 carries.