EXCLUSIVE Monkeying around with Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham at the zoo, starstruck by a Hollywood A-lister in Sydney and soaking up the party atmosphere at Lions' dominant win
It has been business time as the three-match series with the Wallabies got underway but the guys made sure they had some fun on the way.
From visiting Taronga Zoo with the Wrexham football team to being in Sonny Bill Williams ' dressing room for his heavyweight boxing fight, there has been plenty to write home about.
Here is what the guys got up to in the fourth episode of Roar & Uncut, in association with Dr Squatch.
MONDAY
Wrexham FC, the club owned by Hollywood superstar Ryan Reynolds, arrived in Sydney as part of their Tour Down under. They checked into the same rooms at the InterContinental Sydney by IHG that hosted the Lions – and we happened to be staying there too.
We were invited along to their trip to Taronga Zoo, so we hopped on the ferry to check out the wildlife. After admiring the adorable koalas, we caught up with centre-back Eoghan O'Connell, who is a relative of Irish rugby legend Paul O'Connell.
On Monday, they were invited to join Wrexham Football Club on their trip to Taronga Zoo
TUESDAY
On a walk around Circular Quay, we noticed a swarm of security guards as a photoshoot took place by the Sydney Opera House. The lenses were focused on film star Pedro Pascal, who was on a flying visit to the country to promote his latest movie, the Fantastic Four.
Feeling a little starstruck, we headed along to watch Wrexham's match against Sydney, hosted by the lovely team at Destination NSW.
WEDNESDAY
Sonny Bill Williams took centre stage in Sydney for his pay-per-view fight against Paul Gallen. Australian rugby royalty was in the audience, with the likes of Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper among the crowd.
Gallen was awarded a controversial points victory which led to uproar from the crowd, but Williams' team gracefully invited us into his dressing room afterwards. We caught up with Cooper, who told us that he would love to get back in the boxing ring himself.
THURSDAY
From the fight to the flight, we travelled north to Brisbane on a Qatar Airways partner flight. We touched down in glorious sunshine before checking in at the brand-new InterContinental Brisbane by IHG.
Located in the heart of the city, it was also the place where Andy Farrell decided to stage his team announcement press conference, giving us a very quick commute to work!
FRIDAY
It was time for the captains' runs in Brisbane, with both teams going through their final preparations before the big game at the Suncorp Stadium.
We decided to travel to the media sessions by scooter, taking the scenic route along the riverbank.
SATURDAY
A sea of red descended on Caxton Street for the big match. The live music and timber-frame building made it feel more like Frenchman Street in New Orleans, creating a real party atmosphere before kick-off.
The Lions powered their way to a convincing victory over the Wallabies – and it was a late night for all!
Roar & Uncut comes to you in association with Dr Squatch, ensuring Nik and Kev are the best-smelling guys on tour.
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