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Lions Beat Australia To Win Rugby Test Series

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The British and Irish Lions have won their first Test series in 16 years after beating Australia 41-16 in the third and deciding match.

The Lions, who claimed the series 2-1, got an early lead at Sydney's Olympic Stadium when prop Alex Corbisiero crossed the line for a second minute try.

And fullback Leigh Halfpenny kicked 12 points to put them 19-3 up after 26 minutes.

Australia fought back as James O'Connor scored a try just before half-time and inside centre Christian Leali'ifano kicked the home side to within three points at 19-16 with 25 minutes remaining.

But the Lions, who last won a Test series in 1997 in South Africa, then found the attacking rhythm that they lacked in the second Test defeat.

Fly-half Jonny Sexton, winger George North and centre Jamie Roberts crossed for second-half tries as the Lions were comfortable winners.

Alun-Wyn Jones captained the side for the decider in the absence of the injured Sam Warburton.

He said he was pleased that rugby had taken over as the main talking point after the debate about Brian O'Driscoll not being picked for the final game.

Jones told Sky Sports: "It's a pretty indescribable feeling.

"A lot has been said about the selections but we just want to thank the fans. I think we proved, despite the selections, that the northern hemisphere is doing pretty well.

"On Wednesday and Thursday we had the two worst training sessions of the seven weeks we've been here, but we fronted up today.

"We represented our four countries with pride. We wanted to win the collisions and the breakdown and it came down to that today."

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Congratulations to them on a long awaited win! :clap:
 
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