British and Irish Lions 2025: James Lowe hits back at Perth stadium announcer’s trolling

Having reached and won the URC final, Leinster wing Lowe had to wait a week before his first taste of Lions action.

While he has plenty of credit in the bank with Irish coaches having been picked 40 times for his country, Lions tours are all about taking your opportunity, something Lowe felt he grasped with both hands against the Force, finishing the match with two assists and three clean breaks.

”I knew I’d get a chance to put in a performance and personally I was very happy with how I went,” Lowe adds. “I still remember sitting at home with my wife when your name comes up on the TV. To actually be here, feet on the ground in Australia and given the opportunity is a massive privilege.

”The amazing thing about this tour is these games make you hungrier for a Test spot. I’m competing with some world-class wingers in their own right so you’ve got to put your best forward.

“Obviously we can get better and we will get better over time but it’s already something I’ll be very proud of for the rest of my days.”

Lowe is one of 12 Leinster players in Australia, the most from any club in a single Lions series.

“We’re in a lucky situation where we know so many of our own boys,” he adds.

“We understand each other even if we get calls wrong. If you’ve got Leinster boys beside you, we know what we’re doing. Though we did have a Scottish 10, 12, 13 in the second half so it’s nice to watch their defensive system and the tendencies they have when they’re on the run.”