Munster wing Simon Zebo will step out for the first time as a British & Irish Lion today having adopted Warren Gatland’s advice to play with a nothing-to-lose attitude with a week to go before the first Test against Australia.

The British & Irish Lions have arrived in Sydney expecting an increase in intensity from their upcoming opponents ahead of the first Test with Australia in nine days.

The British & Irish Lions face their weakest opposition in Combined Country today but with the first Test against Australia looming there is too much at stake for this squad to expect any deceleration from the players.

Ireland back Simon Zebo has been called up to the British and Irish Lions squad as a replacement for the injured Tommy Bowe after playing against the US Eagles in Houston last night.