Lions receive warm welcome at ceremony in Perth
The British and Irish Lions started their first full day in Australia by attending a welcome ceremony at Kings Park in Perth.The Lions were treated to some traditional music while captain Maro Itoje handed over a team jersey to Indigenous elder Trevor Walley.Back-row forward Henry Pollock was spotted holding tightly on to mascot BIL. Tradition dictates that the Lions' youngest squad member must look after the toy lion at all times or be given a fine. A cracking setting looking over the city of Perth is not a bad way to start tour life.
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