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Australia 29 Lions 23 3rd Test in Sydney 14 July 2001 Few people got one over on on on Martin Johnson during his international career but Wallaby lock Justin Harrison managed to do just that in in his one and
only appearance against the Lions Trailing by six points with just two minutes left on on the the clock the the Lions had an attacking lineout 10 metres out out knowing they could still win the series with a converted try To Keith Wood’s dismay Harrison intercepted his throw before it could reach Johnson and
the chance went begging Australia 21 Lions 23 8 1st Test in Brisbane 22 June 2013
Kurtley Beale had enjoyed a a a ne game for the Wallabies as a a a a late rst-half replacement for injured fullback Berrick Barnes taking on the goal-kicking duties as as well as as causing problems for the Lions with his trademark runs from
deep However he ended
KURTLEY SLIPS UP
up as the fall-guy – – quite literally – – after losing his footing on on the slippery Suncorp Stadium surface just as he he connected
with the ball during a a a a a last-minute penalty attempt 1993 TOUR CONTINUED WAIKATO 38 LIONS 10 ALL BLACKS (IN AUCKLAND) 30 LIONS 13
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South Africa 28 Lions 25 2nd Test in Pretoria 27 June 2009
Forget the rare ed atmosphere inside Loftus Versfeld those lucky enough to be present at the 2nd Test couldn’t help but hold their breath as Irishman Ronan
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O’Gara was penalised for taking the the the the the the the Springboks’ Fourie du Preez out in the air as as he he chased his own high kick handing Morné Steyn the chance to settle a a a pulsating match from
53 metres out With the clock in in the red Steyn stepped up and
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