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B&I Lions v Western Force: Perth week

I’m staring at the Optus Stadium from my hotel room as I write this and the excitement is palpable for the Lions tour to properly begin down under.

After the Argentina warm-up slipped through their grasp, the Lions have no room for error against the Western Force on Saturday (11am UK). 

Andy Farrell has made 13 changes with Dan Sheehan captaining from hooker in the absence of Maro Itoje. Henry Pollock has a chance to stake his claim for the Test No 8 jersey while Elliot Daly is at full-back with Hugo Keenan not fit. 

We expect the Lions to win well at what is a fabulous venue. We will learn plenty from the opener but before we get underway, below is all the content we have collected from Perth this week and the perfect pre-game reads. Enjoy!

Will the Lions feel the Force?

Josh Graham, Deputy Editor, Rugby World

Lions v Western Force predictions

Nothing but a win for the Lions is acceptable against Western Force.READ MORE

Snoring Schoeman’s analogies

Pierre Schoeman was on great form on media duty this week, giving out fun facts and quotes!READ MORE

How to watch the game for free!

If you need a way to get the Lions v Force up on your TV, computer or mobile then we’ve got you…READ MORE

Full Lions team news v Force

Dan Sheehan captains the side while Finn Russell and Henry Pollock start as Farrell makes 13 changes. READ MORE

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