British & Irish Lions vs Western Force live: Latest score and updates from tour match in Perth

After picking from a slightly smaller squad in Dublin with the URC and Premiership finalists largely not considered, Andy Farrell was always likely to bring in his Leinster lot – plus Finn Russell, Ollie Chessum and Will Stuart – for this game in Perth. There are still a few intriguing selections in his 23, though, including a chance for Henry Pollock to bounce back from a rare blip in a remarkable year.

So to Australia, then, for the second tour outing and first Down Under as preparations continue for the three Tests against the Wallabies. Need a reminder of the full schedule? We’ve got you covered…

That said, there was plenty that will have pleased Andy Farrell about the opening outing, from the ambition his team showed with ball-in-hand to the first signs of the structures and shapes that may prove crucial come the Tests.

Andy Farrell was not a happy man after the 2025 British and Irish Lions crop’s first showing, refusing to allow excuses to be made for the performance.

The Lions have one game and one defeat already under their belts – I was in Dublin to see Argentina produce a fine performance and excellent victory.

The British and Irish Lions have landed in Australia and begin life Down Under with an intriguing meeting with the Western Force. It was a disappointing start for the tourists as the curtain came up on their summer with defeat to Argentina in Dublin, leaving Andy Farrell ticking – though there was plenty to encourage the Lions head coach, too.

To Perth, then, for the first match of the tour proper. Kick off at Optus Stadium is at 11am BST.