British and Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje has admitted the squad can have “some honest conversations” on the back of their win over Australia. The Lions beat Australia 27-19 in Brisbane on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in their three-Test series.

With the Lions also winning the collision when in possession, Jamison Gibson-Park mixed his superb box kicking – which always ensured a real 50-50 contest in the air – with the typically sharp, skilful, high tempo work to provide the heartbeat of the team.

The Wallabies came up short in the first Test against the Lions in Brisbane, giving coach Joe Schmidt questions he needs to answer before the series moves to Melbourne.

For the first time in more than 100 years, no Welshman will be involved when the British and Irish Lions play a Test match.

Hasn't played much Test rugby recently and took some time to get up to speed, giving away a couple of penalties, but was still strong on both sides of the ball. Got his side going with some good runs straight down the middle but the Lions captain was ...

By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Wallabies icon Toutai Kefu has called on Australia's forwards to bring fire and fury in the series-opener against the British & Irish Lions and defy the doomsayers tipping a 3-0 whitewash for the hosts.

First blood to the Lions, and for the majority of this contest Andy Farrell’s side were utterly dominant, displaying a physicality worthy of any previous touring side, with Tom Curry producing a performance for the ages.

Time will tell. Join us for the build-up and live updates as the British & Irish Lions take on Australia in the first Test at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The Lions are overhwelming favourites to overcome the Wallabies but it would be foolish to underestimate Australia.