Congratulations are due to Andy Farrell, Maro Itoje and the British and Irish Lions squad for securing a series victory in Australia.

On the latter point, several posers present themselves.

Debate continues over the British and Irish Lions’ 29-26 win against Australia in the second test. The controversy centers on a last-minute try and a non-penalty decision.

The Lions wrapped up series victory with a game to spare after producing their biggest ever Test comeback at the MCG

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh said he would seek an explanation from World Rugby on the late call by referee Andrea Piardi that ultimately decided the match and the series in the second test against the British & Irish Lions.

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt spoke about the "wicked backlash that sport can have" after his team was denied victory in the second test against the British and Irish Lions by a last-gasp try.

Hugo Keenan touched down with seconds left to propel the British and Irish Lions to a series victory over Australia with a 29-26 triumph in the second Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has questioned the decision to award Hugo Keenan ’s match-winning try in the second Test, believing that Jac Morgan ’s clean-out on Carlo Tizzano should have been penalised.