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The Lions wrapped up series victory with a game to spare after producing their biggest ever Test comeback at the MCG
Hugo Keenan touched down with seconds left to propel the British and Irish Lions to a series victory over Australia with a 29-26 triumph in the second Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
From the moment Dan Sheehan increased the lead right at the start of the second half, the First Test looked a forgone conclusion. However, a mixture of the Lions’ levels dropping and Australia growing in confidence resulted in a much closer game.
The 39-year-old’s words on the ability to dig deep turned out to be prophetic as the Lions emerged 29-26 winners after fighting back.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt spoke about the "wicked backlash that sport can have" after his team was denied victory in the second test against the British and Irish Lions by a last-gasp try.
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has questioned the decision to award Hugo Keenan ’s match-winning try in the second Test, believing that Jac Morgan ’s clean-out on Carlo Tizzano should have been penalised.
British and Irish Lions assistant coach John Fogarty says the "excitement is building" within the camp ahead of their second Test match vs. Australia.