Three-time British and Irish Lions tour pick Lawrence Dallaglio has hit back at critics of Andy Farrell and his first Test team selection following Saturday’s series-opening win in Brisbane. The Lions were comfortable 27-19 winners in a match where the Wallabies massaged the margin of defeat with a couple of late tries.

Tom Curry was excellent in the Lions' first Test victory over Australia despite criticism over his selection in the starting XV.

The number of players called up by the British and Irish Lions is now 45 as Scotland trio are added as cover ahead of the First Nation & Pasifika XV game on Tuesday

As the Lions outclass the Wallabies in the first Test, Ronan OGara warns heavier defeat could be inflicted if improvements are made; watch Australia vs The Lions in the second Test next Saturday from 9.

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell isn't buying into predictions of a 3-0 series sweep over Australia

Andy Farrell packs Lions team with power to bully Australia in first Test Make no mistake, this selection is a power play from Andy Farrell. By picking the most physically imposing back row that is available to him, with Tadhg Beirne included on the blindside flank and Tom Curry at openside, Farrell has made a powerhouse statement of intent.

Andy Farrell, coach of the British and Irish Lions, is preparing his team for a strong response from Australia after their 27-19 victory put them on the cusp of a series win.

ANDY FARRELL wants his stars to put on a show for the Red Army with a rousing First Test win in Brisbane today. Lions boss Farrell said: “We want to see a performance that does everyone proud.

“Andy had a quiet word with the back row, the captains, and he said a few things to us,” said Beirne after his immense performance in the Lions’ win over the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.