The Lions were unbeaten through their first eight matches of the summer and came from behind to clinch the Australia series in the second Test, but fell to a 22-12 defeat in Sydney in their final tour outing.

Andy Farrell has left the door open to leading the next British and Irish Lions tour after presiding over a 2-1 series victory against Australia.The Lions’ dream of finishing their tour Down Under with a 100 per cent record ended with a 22-12 defeat in the final Test at a rain lashed Accor Stadium,

Lions head coach Andy Farrell says debate over whether Australia should continue as a destination for the touring side is "insulting". The Lions have won all eight matches so far down under, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series before the third Test in Sydney on Saturday.