So far, in 164 minutes on Australian soil, we have seen the British and Irish Lions post two dominant wins, scoring 16 tries and 106 points, and concede just 21 points, with clean sheets in both second halves.

They have achieved while using 34 different players, many of whom hadn’t played together before.

So is it, ahem, cause for Australian rugby fans to get just a fraction worried?

The Lions juggernaut, pulling players mostly from three of the world’s top seven sides, was always going to be an impressive beast when in full stride.

But a strong opening win over the Western Force at the weekend, and particularly a dominant victory over the Queensland Reds on Wednesday, has shown the Lions are already close to full stride. And if they’re not … please consult the above line about worry.

The Force defeat was no huge shock, but the Lions’ demolition of the Reds - one of Australia’s stronger Super Rugby sides - was bracing.

Huw Jones of the British & Irish Lions scores a try after a failed Reds’ chip.Credit: Getty Images

After a strong opening half-hour that gave a 46,000-strong crowd the sniff of an upset, the Lions settled into their business, smothered the Reds and scored 45 unanswered points.

Even with coach Andy Farrell mostly avoiding reliance on national combinations, as most........

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