Melbourne Rebels v British & Irish Lions – in pictures

Lions fans demonstrate their love for their team through the medium of fancy dress Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Warren Gatland looks to the skies before the match – probably praying no-one else gets injured Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action Images

The British & Irish Lions run onto the pitch before the start Photograph: David Davies/PA Wire

Manu Tuilagi, obviously anticipating some pain before the tackle Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action Images

Richie Gray's shock of hair, captured in all its glory Photograph: Andrew Fosker / Rex Features/Andrew Fosker / Rex Features

Conor Murray scores the first try for the Lions Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Sean Maitland, looking like he's about to become a messy tangle of legs Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Toby Faletau coming to some grief at the hands of the Melbourne Rebels Photograph: David Davies/PA

Richard Hibbard attempts to pile through the Rebels Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Simon Zebo of the Lions makes a dash past Mitch Inman Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Brad Barritt leaves the field bearing the scars of battle Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Richie Gray wins a line-out for the Lions Photograph: Andrew Fosker/Rex Features

Sean O'Brien lands the Lions' third try Photograph: David Davies/PA

Ben Youngs scores the Lions' fifth and final try Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action Images

The Lions' Brian O'Driscoll throws a ball into the crowd after the final whistle Photograph: David Davies/PA

Melbourne Rebels' Gareth Delve shakes hands with Toby Faletau after the game Photograph: David Davies/PA