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Duncan Casey: The moment that encapsulated Lions’ sloppy display in third Test

It comes in the lead up to Max Jorgensen’s brilliantly taken turnover try that put the Wallabies 15-0 up in the 55th minute.
Duncan Casey: The moment that encapsulated Lions’ sloppy display in third Test

Max Jorgensen of Australia scores his side's second try. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

One seemingly innocuous moment summed up the Lions’ defeat to Australia on Saturday more than any other. It’s one most people would have paid little attention to but which illustrates the major consequences a split-second of poor attitude can have for a team.

It comes in the lead up to Max Jorgensen’s brilliantly taken turnover try that put the Wallabies 15-0 up in the 55th minute. Jorgensen showed his terrific instincts and pace to finish the effort but he had less work to do than he should have.

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