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Lions Verdict

- JEREMY CROSS

IN ONE of the great stadiums, the British & Irish Lions produced one of the greatest ever performances.

A Test match for the ages. One which saw history made - and will refuse to get old in time.

Lions captain Maro Itoje (above, in action and, below, celebrating) said the winning feeling struck him as “surreal”, which was understandable considering his team had just climbed off the canvas to knock Australia ‘out with the last punch of the game.

The biggest-ever comeback in Lions history -18 points - saw the tourists take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, with the first time they have secured back-to-back Test wins in the same country in the professional era.