Lions urged to keep cool heads

The British and Irish Lions insist they will not be “drawn into silliness” tomorrow after being promised a physical welcome by opening Australia tour opponents Western Force.

Force skipper Matt Hodgson and scrum-half Brett Sheehan have both promised an uncompromising approach from the Super Rugby outfit, with Sheehan claiming: “We want it to be an extremely physical game. We want them to know they’ve been in a battle.”