Dominant Lions must now deliver a display that can stand the test of time | Robert Kitson

Andy Farrell’s team faced a limp Australia in the first Test but must turn on the style to earn their place in history

Had the British & Irish Lions been offered their current position a month ago, they would have jumped at it. One-nil up in the series with two to play and the chance to seal the deal in one of the world’s greatest sporting arenas? For anyone raised on the mythical deeds of past Lions tours this should be as good as it gets.

So why was the mood so pancake-flat at the final whistle after the 27-19 first Test win in Brisbane? Primarily because the best sport requires at least a hint of jeopardy. From an early stage at the Suncorp Stadium, sadly, there was absolutely no doubt which side was going to win. For the first time in living memory, a Lions Test victory had become a foregone conclusion.

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