Henry Pollock will start at No 8 against the Western Force in the Lions’ first match on Australian soil with hooker Dan Sheehan captaining the side as one of eight Irish players in the starting XV.

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

Henry Pollock will start at No 8 against the Western Force in the Lions’ first match on Australian soil with hooker Dan Sheehan captaining the side as one of eight Irish players…

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