#british--irish-lions

#british--irish-lions

Jac Morgan is the first British & Irish Lion from Cwmtwrch RFC, where he learned rugby. His international debut has brought pride and excitement to the club.

A player who dives off his feet and is clearly beaten to the position over the ball, makes neck contact... it's a tough one to take.

When the British & Irish Lions last won a Test series in 2013, Leigh Halfpenny scored a record 49 points and Sam Warburton captained the side to glory in Australia.

The eleventh-hour inclusion of James O'Connor in Australia's squad for the Test series against the British & Irish Lions comes after a successful Super Rugby season with the Crusaders, even though he last played for the Wallabies in 2022. Schmidt noted that O'Connor has stayed connected with the team, and despite not having played under him yet, he is confident in O'Connor's ability to catch up quickly before the series begins.

The British & Irish Lions showcased their potential with five tries against the ACT Brumbies, yet still have significant areas needing improvement ahead of the Test series.

In the end it took a 54th-minute try by the scrum-half Alex Mitchell to save his side's blushes in an encounter that will sit uneasily with the management at this delicate stage of the trip.

Dan Sheehan has emerged as the Lions' Test hooker in waiting, highly rated by Andy Farrell after being asked to lead the side in Perth.

The logistics involved in touring Australia with the British & Irish Lions have changed slightly over the years, from the 249 days of the first tour in 1888 to today's complexities.

The coffee van became a central gathering point for the Lions squad, where players mingled, breaking down barriers before the serious business of the tour began.

Andy hasn't talked about any of the coaching team at this stage. I'd love them to have the opportunity... That Lions experience... was one of the best, if not the best, experience I've had in my life.