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Tom Simpson

Western Force v British and Irish Lions – in pictures

Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Crowd members wearing masks of the royal family look on before during the match in Perth Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Warren Gatland, the Lions head coach, on the pitch before the match Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Some distance from home, fans cheer on the Lions Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Brian O'Driscoll of the Lions leads his team out onto the field Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Manu Tuilagi of the Lions is brought down by three Western Force players Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Johnny 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 conversion Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Tommy Bowe makes a break Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Alun 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 Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Brian O'Driscoll scores the Lions' second try of the night after a great ball from George North Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Cian 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 Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Sam Christie of the Force is brought down hard. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
And Tom Croft of the Lions dives over for the third try. The Lions are looking very much in control Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Brian O'Driscoll and Sam Norton-Knight compete for the ball. Photograph: Paul Kane/Getty Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Manu Tuilagi awaits the emergence of the ball from the scrum. Photograph: David Davies/PA
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Tommy Bowe of the Lions dives over for a try after an extended battle on the Western Force try-line. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
George North of the Lions takes on Matt Hodgson and Sam Norton-Knight. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Mako Vunipola, Cian Healy's replacement, dives over for a try in the far corner. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Brian O'Driscoll of the Lions breaks clear to score his second try cleanly between the posts. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Owen 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 Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Tom Croft sits on the sidelines after sustaining a sickening knock to the head courtesy of Corey Brown. Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action Images
Lions Tour: Western Force v British & Irish Lions
Tom Youngs and his brother Ben Youngs congratulate each other after a dominant display by the British and Irish Lions. They've won the match 69-17 Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
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