Phil Waugh thought the competitiveness of the Wallabies in the second and third Tests quashed any speculation about the Lions not returning. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Ben Calveley, the British and Irish Lions chief executive, is adamant that the touring side will be returning to Australia while adding that Andy Farrell is in a “very strong position” to retain his role as head coach.

The British & Irish Lions had already done enough to assure their legacy before their dream of a 3-0 series triumph was washed away in a maelstrom of lightning, rain and defiant Australians on Saturday night.