One hopes of an Australian fightback to come in this series but this felt like a first Test of potentially portentous omens. On a night where Suncorp Stadium was the beating red heart of British and Irish rugby,

The British and Irish Lions have dominated in a 29-17 win over the Wallabies in the series-opening rugby test in Brisbane.

The British and Irish Lions lead the series against Australia thanks to a First Test win in Brisbane. Ultimately it was a game of two halves as Andy Farrell’s side were the dominant force in the first-half, leading 17-5 at the break thanks in part to a brilliant performance from Finn Russell.