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The Lions touch down in Oz, hit the beach

Warren Gatland’s side flew into Perth this morning and took to the seaside for a recovery session.
12.20pm, 3 Jun 2013
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AFTER WEEKS OF preparation and a 59-8 win over the Barbarians in Hong Kong, the British & Irish Lions arrived in Australia this morning.

To shake off the jet lag, the squad had a light training session then headed to Perth’s City Beach for a recovery session. They face Western Force on Wednesday and will be captain by Ireland’s Brian O’Driscoll.

The Lions touch down in Oz, hit the beach
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  • The Lions squad arrives in Australia

  • The Lions squad arrives in Australia

  • The Lions squad arrives in Australia

  • The Lions squad arrives in Australia

  • The Lions squad arrives in Australia

  • The Lions squad arrives in Australia

  • The Lions squad arrives in Australia

  • The Lions squad arrives in Australia

  • The Lions squad arrives in Australia

  • The Lions squad arrives in Australia

  • The Lions squad arrives in Australia

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