Sione takes Roo barbs in stride

SIONE TUIPULOTU hit Aussie sledging out of the park then predicted more underhand tactics from the Wallabies.

- ADAM HATHAWAY in Perth

And New Zealand-born wing James Lowe joined his team-mate as the Lions hit back at the hosts’ jibes before Saturday's 54-7 win over Western Force, with Tomos Williams and Elliot Daly scoring four of the eight tries.

The duo were two of four stars targeted by the announcer at Optus Stadium - with wing Mack Hansen and prop Pierre Schoeman the others - for being born in the southern hemisphere.

But Tuipulotu, a native of Victoria, warned the rest of the party to expect more barbs from the hosts as the countdown to the first Test against Australia in Brisbane on July 19 continues.