Lions: Series Wrapped Up In Style.

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Lions 41-16 Australia

Graham Boville in Australia

The British and Irish Lions saved their best performance for last, treating their vociferous fans to a crushing four-try victory over the Wallabies, ending the 16- yearlong wait for a series win.

Alex Corbisiero got the Lions off to a dream start, scoring the opening try within the first two minutes courtesy of a Will Genia handling error. Halfpenny added the conversion and four further penalties to give the Lions a 19-3 lead after just 25 minutes.

Experimental fly half James O’Connor scored a late first half try for Australia to reduce the halftime deficit to nine and keep the hosts in touch.

Two early second half penalties from the boot of Christian Leali’ifano brought the Wallabies back within three points, and had Lions supporter’s bottoms well and truly pursing, but three tries from Sexton, North and Roberts within a phenomenal 12 minute spell wrapped up the famous victory with ten minutes still left on the clock.

The tireless Leigh Halfpenny put in a superb man of the match performance setting up two tries and nailing eight of his nine kicks to . . .

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