Australia vs British & Irish Lions – Test series: Live score, team news and updates as Andy Farrell’s men look to overpower the Wallabies in series opener

Just under an hour until kick-off here and Brisbane has turned red. There are so many thousands of Lions fans in the city now and they appear to significantly out-number the Wallabies supporters in gold.

Two days ago, it was still quiet in Queensland’s state capital but, in keeping with tradition, the British and Irish invasion has happened late, on a massive scale.

Pubs and bars on nearby Caxton Street have been thronging with spectators for hours. It feels like, after a relatively low-key first few weeks, this tour has ignited.