A huge call!
The Lions have beaten Australia, 29-26, to clinch a series win, having won the first Test last week.
The tourists came from 17 points down, in what was an epic comeback, capped off by Hugo Keenan’s last-gasp try.
However, in the build up to the winning score there was controversy, with the referee going back to look at a clear out from Jac Morgan, before deciding that there was no foul play.
Australia’s head coach Joe Schmidt was not pleased with the call, saying at his post-match press conference, “just look at Law 9.20.”
This law states that ‘head contacts and cleanouts around the neck must be penalised’.
Lions head coach Andy Farrell took a different view, believing that it was a “great” clear out.
Wallabies robbed
— Joe Fortune 🇦🇺 (@JoeFortunePokie) July 26, 2025
Lions player ratings –
Andrew Porter – 7.5
Didn’t have any outstanding moments, but scrummaged very well and made an whopping 16 tackles in just 54 minutes.
Dan Sheehan – 7.5
Another excellent performance from a man who is in the conversation for player of the tour.
Most importantly, the lineout was on point.
Tadhg Furlong – 7
The man is getting nearer and nearer to his best.
It bodes well for Ireland.
Maro Itoje – 8
A captain’s performance.
Made a few crucial turnovers and won a deserved Player of the Match.
Ollie Chessum – 6
Far from his best.
James Ryan was an upgrade on 54 minutes.
Tadhg Beirne – 7
He was the Lions’ best player last week, and backed it up with another strong showing.
Tom Curry – 8
A big moments player.
Finished his crucial first-half try brilliantly.
Jack Conan – 7.5
Made the most tackles of anyone on the pitch with 24.
His highlight was his assist for Curry’s try.
Jamison Gibson-Park – 7.5
Another man who is in the conversation for player of the tour.
Decision making and execution was at its usual best.
Finn Russell – 7.5
Produced some of his worst kicks out of hand and off the tee.
However, his kicks down the line and were crucial.
James Lowe – 7
Saw very little ball, but was good when it came to him.
Bundee Aki – 7
Showed incredible courage to stay on at the end despite clearly suffering from cramp.
Huw Jones – 7
Finished his try brilliantly.
Maybe the defining moment of the game.
Tommy Freeman – 6
Like Lowe, did well when the ball came out to him.
Hugo Keenan – 7.5
It is underappreciated just how easy he makes fullback play look.
Scored an iconic Lions try.
Replacements:
Rónan Kelleher – 6
Ellis Genge – 6.5
Will Stuart – 7
James Ryan – 7
Jac Morgan – 6.5
Owen Farrell – 6
Blair Kinghorn – 7
