British and Irish Lions hit by injury blow in warm-up win as Andy Farrell considers flying in replacement

The Lions are on red alert to fly-out a new scrum-half after Tomos Williams suffered a hamstring injury in the victory over the Western Force.

Williams scored twice at the Optus Stadium and must now await medical reports before Andy Farrell decides whether to bring in a replacement.

Scotland scum-half Ben White would be the most likely candidate, given he is currently on tour in New Zealand and could join the squad in Brisbane on Sunday night.

‘Tomos has come off holding his hamstring,’ said Farrell. ‘We will only know in the morning. I don’t what the timings are but you have to let these things settle down and give it a little bit of space.

‘We need to talk about that and assess that and make the right call for the group. He was playing well and I am sure there is a bit of concern there but you can only deal with the here and now so fingers crossed.’

Farrell revealed that fellow scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park is fit to return for Wednesday’s match against the Queensland Reds, easing the pressure on his No 9 reserves.

Williams’ injury marred a high-scoring victory in Perth, where the Lions’ contingent of Kiwi, Australian and South African players were mocked by the stadium announcer.

Western Force skipper Nic White felt the Lions were refereed on reputation, meaning decisions went in favour of the tourists.

‘There was probably a bit of perception that we wouldn’t be able to live with them, so we didn’t get any reward,’ said White. ‘That should change after tonight, definitely.’

Western Force coach Simon Cron revealed he is happy to share information with other Australian provinces as they plot to bring down the touring side.

‘The other franchises will take a few learnings from tonight,’ said Cron. You always get a bit more out of the second game.

‘In Australia, one of the big things that been changing is that everyone works for the greater good. I think everybody will in turn look at each other’s games and ask the odd question. We’re really open to talking to all of them, for the country.’