Western Force v British and Irish Lions – in pictures
Crowd members wearing masks of the royal family look on before during the match in PerthPhotograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty ImagesWarren Gatland, the Lions head coach, on the pitch before the matchPhotograph: David Rogers/Getty ImagesSome distance from home, fans cheer on the LionsPhotograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Brian O'Driscoll of the Lions leads his team out onto the fieldPhotograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty ImagesManu Tuilagi of the Lions is brought down by three Western Force playersPhotograph: David Rogers/Getty ImagesJohnny Sexton dummied right, and broke clear to score the first try for the British & Irish Lions. Bringing the score up to 0-10, after a drop goal and a successful conversionPhotograph: David Rogers/Getty ImagesTommy Bowe makes a breakPhotograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty ImagesAlun Wyn Jones of the Lions wins a line out. A lost line-out has lead to the first moment where the Lions have looked out of their depth, with Corey Brown nearly taking the ball from a kick.Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty ImagesBrian O'Driscoll scores the Lions' second try of the night after a great ball from George NorthPhotograph: David Rogers/Getty ImagesCian Healy of the Lions is stretchered off the pitch with an injury. After initial worries for his future on the tour, it appears to be an ankle sprain.Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty ImagesSam Christie of the Force is brought down hard.Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty ImagesAnd Tom Croft of the Lions dives over for the third try. The Lions are looking very much in controlPhotograph: David Rogers/Getty Images Brian O'Driscoll and Sam Norton-Knight compete for the ball.Photograph: Paul Kane/Getty ImagesManu Tuilagi awaits the emergence of the ball from the scrum.Photograph: David Davies/PATommy Bowe of the Lions dives over for a try after an extended battle on the Western Force try-line.Photograph: David Rogers/Getty ImagesGeorge North of the Lions takes on Matt Hodgson and Sam Norton-Knight.Photograph: David Rogers/Getty ImagesMako Vunipola, Cian Healy's replacement, dives over for a try in the far corner.Photograph: David Rogers/Getty ImagesBrian O'Driscoll of the Lions breaks clear to score his second try cleanly between the posts.Photograph: David Rogers/Getty ImagesOwen Farrell of the Lions scores a try moments after O'Driscoll. His first touch of the ball, having replaced Jonny Sexton.Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty ImagesTom Croft sits on the sidelines after sustaining a sickening knock to the head courtesy of Corey Brown.Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action ImagesTom Youngs and his brother Ben Youngs congratulate each other after a dominant display by the British and Irish Lions. They've won the match 69-17Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
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