Lions Tour: Lions losing battle of final test

In a tough tension-packed final test, Australia drew first blood thanks to the boot of Matthew Burke.

Lions Tour: Lions losing battle of final test

In a tough tension-packed final test, Australia drew first blood thanks to the boot of Matthew Burke.

Jonny Wilkinson levelled matters but Burke added two more kicks to stretch the Wallabies lead.

A scorching try by Jason Robinson kick started the Lions and they held this lead coming up to half time.

Aussie centre Daniel Herbert crashed over to put the hosts ahead and in injury time, Wilkinson reduced the deficit to three points with another successful kick.

Score: Australia 16 Lions 13

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