British and Irish Lions captain Paul O’Connell hailed his team’s ability to dig deep after they concluded their tour of South Africa with an emphatic victory over the world champions at Ellis Park.
The Springboks had already clinched the series but the Lions ensured they return home on a winning note after their first Test triumph since Brisbane in 2001.
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