Rugby Union Weekly
Lions thrash Western Force but Williams injured
June 28, 2025
38 minutes
Available for over a year
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?