Lions 41 Australia 16
What a game. After two nerve-shredders, the third test at the Olympic Park, Sydney was superb. The Lions started well from the off with a try by Corbisero after 2 mins. They were soon 19-3 up after Halfpenny had slotted 4 penalties, and the Wallabies were down to 14 men with a prop in the sin-bin. But on the stroke of half-time, O'Connor scored a try for Australia. With more pressure early in the second half, Australia reduced the Lions' lead to 3 points. Halfpenny slotted a penalty, but Australia were soon back on the Lions' line and were pressing for a try.
But the Lions held out. They cleared their lines and Jonathan Davies followed up a kick to relieve the pressure. Gaps started to appear in the Wallabies' previously impregnable back-line. After a break down the left, Sexton scored a try near the posts. North followed up with another try, then Roberts set the seal on victory with a try on 68 minutes. Now the celebrations could begin. The last 10 minutes saw Australian supporters trooping for the exits, while Lions supporters enjoyed every moment.
After the game, YIC grabbed an exclusive interview with Warren Gatland who said: "I would like to thank all our fans for their fantastic support - especially those in the Turks Head Tynemouth and Tristan Miller in Canada. We could not have done it without them. I must apologise to Rev T for the stress of the first 2 tests - but I'm sure it is all worthwhile now. I hope we made the trip down under worth while."
To which YIC replied - "You did."
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| at the Olympic Park |
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| the stadium |
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| Lions kick off the test |
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| Lions supporters celebrate at the end |