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 moved 1-0 in front in the three-match series as they secured a comfortable 27-19 victory over the Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium. Andy Farrell’s men were heavy favourites for this series and they laid down a marker in the opening Test with a dominant performance.

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,