Thrilling second Test saves Lions tour from ignominy

Hugo Keenan's last-minute try secured a 2-0 lead heading into the final Test

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Hugo Keenan dives over to score the last minute, match-winning try against the Wallabies on Saturday to secure a 2-0 lead heading into the final Test in Sydney. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
Hugo Keenan dives over to score the last minute, match-winning try against the Wallabies on Saturday to secure a 2-0 lead heading into the final Test in Sydney. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

As expected, the Lions are series winners having secured a 2-0 lead heading into the final Test against the Wallabies in Sydney. But, Melbourne’s second Test victory wasn’t without its drama. A Wallaby counterpunch, a thrilling fightback, refereeing controversy, a last-minute try and plenty of Irish involvement. The second Test had it all and the tour as a whole badly needed such a shot in the arm.

Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan join Nathan Johns to pick through the match; how did Australia give Andy Farrell’s side a bloody nose? How did the Lions recover?

Produced by John Casey.

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