Jonny Weeks 

British & Irish Lions v Combined Country XV – in pictures

We bring you the best images from the Lions' fourth match of the Tour, at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle, Australia, against a team composed of players from the second level of Australian rugby
  
  


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British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland looks subdued before the match. Perhaps he feels a tad awkward about the hammering that the Combined Country team seem sure to suffer today Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action Images
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British and Irish Lions fans show their support in the stands Photograph: David Davies/PA
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An early try in the corner from Alex Cuthbert (pictured) opens the scoring for the Lions ... Photograph: David Davies/PA
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... before an incisive central run from the Welshman opens the hosts up once more and allows Conor Murray in for another try. It's 14-0 inside 10 minutes; this scoreline is going to get heavy Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
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Jamie Roberts of the Lions is tackled by two opponents as the Australians – including a carpenter, plumber and engineer – try to stem the scoring. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
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Justin Tipuric breaks the opposition line Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
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That's now half a dozen tries, including two for George North (pictured) and it's only half time. The Lions have had 68% of possession and, consequently, lead 38-0 Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
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Sean O'Brien fends off the defence of Alex Gibbon Photograph: Rob Griffith/AP
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Sean Maitland cuts between the tackles of Tim Metcher and Phoenix Battye. The Aussies are providing stronger resistance this half Photograph: David Davies/PA
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Proof of the aforementioned resistance (Brian O'Driscoll is the player being tackled hard) Photograph: Rob Griffith/AP
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The last of the Lions' ten tries is scored by this man, Jonathan Davies, in the 79th minute Photograph: David Davies/PA
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Final score: 64-0. A satisfactory showing for Brian O'Driscoll and his men Photograph: David Davies/PA
 

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