Lightning doesn't strike thrice for the Lions as Australia lay down a marker

Lions head coach Andy Farrell has no doubt this Australian side, which will be under the guidance of incoming head coach Les Kiss by the time the World Cup comes here in a little over two years, has good times in its future.

British & Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje lifts the trophy. Pic: Steve Christo/Sportsfile

AUSTRALIA 22 BRITISH & IRISH LIONS 12

With a delay for lightning, an all-day deluge and an off-key performance from the British & Irish Lions, the third and final Test of the 2025 series with Australia felt ill-fitting as the conclusion of a winning tour Down Under.