A Hugo Keenan try capped off one of the best Test matches in recent memory as the British and Irish Lions overcame what at one point was an 18-point deficit to beat Australia 29-26 and secure the Test series.

Joe Schmidt had the perfect playbook in the first half as Australia were able to carve up the Lions off the back of huge collision from Will Skelton and Rob Valentini. However the Lions never gave up and constantly fought their way back to the game.

Tries from Dan Sheehan, Tom Curry, Huw Jones and Tadhg Beirne brought the Lions to within two points and as it looked like the Wallabies would seal the game, the Lions conjured up a huge set of phases as the built their way up the pitch into the Aussie 22. From there Hugo Keenan got the ball out wide and was able to dive over with the last act to win it all.

Hugo Keenan of the British & Irish Lions celebrates with team mates. Pic: David Rogers/Getty Images

Andrew Porter 7

Good in the scrums, some nice carries and got around the pitch well.

Dan Sheehan 7

Vary clever finish for his try and he’s a proper leader on the pitch. Never disappoints

Dan Sheehan of British & Irish Lions celebrates after scoring. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Tadhg Furlong 8

Furlong rolled back the years. Some massive carries and great scrummaging.

Maro Itoje (c) 6

Struggled with discipline but led by example, a Lions’ Test captain winner you can call him now

Ollie Chessum 5

Chessum gave up a lot of weight and power to Skelton and it showed, power game was gone while he was on.

Tadhg Beirne of British & Irish Lions scores his side’s fourth try. Pic: Steve Christo/Sportsfile

Tadhg Beirne 9

An immense display from Beirne. Did so much in attack to drag the Lions back into it, player of the series no doubt.

Tom Curry 8

Some crucial moments throughout the match, Huge tackles, vital turnovers and a great finish for his try.

Jack Conan 7

Another no nonsense display, Conan is Mr. Consistent of this tour, doesn’t put a foot wrong.

Andrew Porter. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Jamison Gibson-Park 9

Played the full 80 and gave it everything. One of the smartest players on the planet.

Finn Russell 7

When it counted, he kept his cool in attack and pulled the strings.

James Lowe 5

Not a great performance defensively but did great for Beirne’s try just before he went off.

Tom Curry of British & Irish Lions celebrates after scoring. Pic: Steve Christo/Sportsfile

Bundee Aki 7

Never gave in, even when his body wanted to, great fight in Aki as always.

Huw Jones 5

Nice try but was caught out defensively numerous times and lost a lot of collisions.

Tommy Freeman 6

Unfortunate with yellow but the X-Factor he brings is unmatched.

Bundee Aki is tackled by Fraser McReight. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Hugo Keenan 8

His name will go down in Lions lore for years to go. Great in the air and one of the most memorable tries in Lions’ history.

Substitutes 10

The subs won this game. When the starters clawed their way back into the match it was the substitutes that put them over the top. Every single one of them from Genge, Kelleher, Stuart, Ryan, Morgan, Farrell and Kinghorn all stepped up when they came on and they were instrumental in that final play to win the series.

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell celebrates. Pic: MARTIN KEEP/AFP via Getty Images

Andy Farrell 9

Probably not as easy as many would’ve expected but Andy Farrell is a Lions’ Test Series winner. His substitutes were crucial in winning and the perseverance they showed is testament to the culture Farrell was able to cultivate in this squad.

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