Ireland's Dan Sheehan will captain the British and Irish Lions in their opening game on Australian soil against the Western Force on Saturday.

The British and Irish Lions have warned Australia the Wallabies' superstars must appear for their Super Rugby sides in the tourists' pre-Test series matches.

Andy Farrell looks set to turn to Leinster contingent for first match in Australia on Saturday

Ireland's Dan Sheehan will captain the British and Irish Lions in their opening game on Australian soil against the Western Force on Saturday.

Henry Pollock has been handed the glittering prize of a lifetime against Western Force with the chance to impress for the British & Irish Lions