The Lions made history in Sydney
after securing their first series win in 16 years. For the first time since the
1997 tour of South Africa the Lions achieved test series victory after an
emphatic 41-16 win over Australia.
Ulster wing Tommy Bowe started for
the Lions, who got off to the perfect start with prop Alex Corbisiero scoring a
try in the second minute. The Lions continued their early dominance with the
scrum putting Australia under severe pressure and Leigh Halfpenny converting
the penalties to give the Lions a 19-3 lead. However Australia responded with
James O’Connor touching down on the stroke of half time. The conversion from
Christian Lealiifano meant at half time the score was 19-10 to the Lions.
The Lions were unable to repeat
their fast start as it was Australia who started the better after the interval.
Six points in the first six minutes of the second half brought Australia to
within three points of the Lions however tries from Jonathon Sexton and George
North put the tourists back in control and on the verge of their first series
victory this century. Then Jamie Roberts crashed over to seal the victory for
the Lions. This meant that when the final whistle went it was the men in red
who celebrated their first series victory in 16 years.
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