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Radio 5 Live,28 Jun 2025,37 mins

Lions thrash Western Force but Williams injured

Rugby Union Weekly

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Ugo Monye & correspondent Chris Jones reflect on The British and Irish Lions eight-try win over Western Force in the first game of their tour on Australian soil. Plus BBC Sport reporter Lauren Jenkins joins the pod live from Perth. 00:30 What grade would you give it? 04:05 Initial thoughts on Tomos Williams’ injury 06:15 Lions ‘scruffy but clinical’ 09:10 How do Lions find the synergy? 13:20 Who should start at 9 and 10? 17:10 Lauren Jenkins joins the pod from Perth 22:35 Ugo’s team for Wednesday vs Reds 24:20 How is Lauren managing the jet lag? 26:05 Chris isn’t happy with Ugo’s team 32:55 Which players have put a foot forward?

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