British & Irish Lions v Combined Country XV – in pictures

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland looks subdued before the match. Perhaps he feels a tad awkward about the hammering that the Combined Country team seem sure to suffer today Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action Images

British and Irish Lions fans show their support in the stands Photograph: David Davies/PA

An early try in the corner from Alex Cuthbert (pictured) opens the scoring for the Lions ... Photograph: David Davies/PA

... before an incisive central run from the Welshman opens the hosts up once more and allows Conor Murray in for another try. It's 14-0 inside 10 minutes; this scoreline is going to get heavy Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Jamie Roberts of the Lions is tackled by two opponents as the Australians – including a carpenter, plumber and engineer – try to stem the scoring. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Justin Tipuric breaks the opposition line Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

That's now half a dozen tries, including two for George North (pictured) and it's only half time. The Lions have had 68% of possession and, consequently, lead 38-0 Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Sean O'Brien fends off the defence of Alex Gibbon Photograph: Rob Griffith/AP

Sean Maitland cuts between the tackles of Tim Metcher and Phoenix Battye. The Aussies are providing stronger resistance this half Photograph: David Davies/PA

Proof of the aforementioned resistance (Brian O'Driscoll is the player being tackled hard) Photograph: Rob Griffith/AP

The last of the Lions' ten tries is scored by this man, Jonathan Davies, in the 79th minute Photograph: David Davies/PA

Final score: 64-0. A satisfactory showing for Brian O'Driscoll and his men Photograph: David Davies/PA