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Reclaiming their crown ... the Lions demolish the Wallabies in the series decider. Source: Philip Hillyard / News Limited
THE Wallabies face an agonising 12-year wait for redemption after an immense display from the British and Irish Lions blew the homeside off the park to reclaim the Tom Richards Cup and end a 16-year series drought.
| 1 Tries 4 | |
|---|---|
| James O'Connor 40' | Alex Corbisiero 2' |
| Jonny Sexton 57' | |
| George North 65' | |
| Jamie Roberts 69' | |
| 1 Conversions3 | |
| Christian Lealiifano 40' | Leigh Halfpenny 3' |
| Leigh Halfpenny 58' | |
| Leigh Halfpenny 70' | |
| 3 Penalties5 | |
| Christian Lealiifano 10' | Leigh Halfpenny 8' |
| Christian Lealiifano 42' | Leigh Halfpenny 13' |
| Christian Lealiifano 46' | Leigh Halfpenny 16' |
| Leigh Halfpenny 26' | |
| Leigh Halfpenny 52' | |
Foxsports.com.au recaps the third and final Test between the victorious British and Irish Lions and the Wallabies. Re-live the action with Match Centre, featuring video highlights!
Who said the Welsh couldn't beat the Wallabies?
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THE MATCH
Will Genia's knock-on off the kick-off and the ensuing scrum set the tone for the remaining 79 minutes in the series decider. The Lions opening 20 minutes was the most dominant period of play by either team in the three matches and was ultimately what won them the series. A try to new starting prop Alex Corbisiero and four penalty goals to player of the series Leigh Halfpenny stunned the Wallabies into submission before maligned five-eighth James O'Connor gave the homeside hope, scoring on the stroke of halftime to cut the deficit to nine points at the break. Christian Lealiifano then kicked the Wallabies to within three points but this stirred the caged Lions into life and the flood gates crashed open. First it was five-eighth Jonathan Sexton who sliced through to score, then gigantic winger George North got in on the action and Brian O'Driscoll's replacement, Jamie Roberts, put the icing on the cake for the Lions. The Wallabies were mauled at the scrum and breakdown, only producing two turnovers at the ruck (when George Smith had left the field) for the whole game.
TURNING POINT
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You can argue there were two turning points in the series decider; the opening minute of the match and a missed penalty by referee Romain Poite. With the Wallabies on the attack in the 53rd minute, the Lions managed to turn the ball over but Ben Mowen - who was arguably the Wallabies best - slipped through the ruck, pressuring a Lions player on the ground who refused to release. In the ensuing play, George North pounced on a Jonathan Sexton chip and the five-eighth scored moments later, punching what air was left out of the exhausted Wallabies. But it was the first scrum, and every ensuing scrum for that matter, which won the Lions the Test. Leigh Halfpenny's right leg may have had something to do with it as well.
THE LION KING
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Leigh Halfpenny's boot and his flawless display in the deciding Test was the difference between the two sides. The Welsh sharpshooter earned his player of the series crown with every penalty goal, conversion, clearing kick and backline chime. But it's his ability to judge where his opposition is going to kick that makes him such a special player. He is in a Billy Slater mold. It is so hard to find the grass because of his brilliant positional play, and he will win an open-field kicking battle nine times out of ten. He is a special player.
GATLAND'S GAMEPLAN
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland earned the wrath of a nation when he dropped iconic Irish centre Brian O'Driscoll for the hard-running Welshman Jamie Roberts. Sure, Roberts held his own and scored the Lions fourth try, but it was Gatland's front-row changes that proved to be his masterstroke. Gatland replaced Mako Vunipola and hooker Tom Youngs with Alex Corbisiero and Richard Hibbard after the Wallabies dominated the Lions scrum in game two. Wallabies prop Ben Alexander was sin binned for repeated scrum infringements as the Lions crushed the confidence of the Wallabies scrum. The Lions also employed a North Hemisphere favourite - time wasting or the "giving your huge forwards a rest" tactic.
A STAR IS BORN
In what can only be described as a baptism of fire into the Test arena, Israel Folau pasted with honours. To put it simply, he is a freak of an athlete with the vision to match his physical abilities. Mention must go to Will Genia, arguably the best player in the world. The Wallabies would have lost the series three-zip if it wasn't for the Wallabies halfback.
The Lions tour has everything; history, passion, brutality and skill. I know I'll be watching in 12-years-time.
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