The British and Irish Lions’ quest to complete an unbeaten tour of Australia failed at the final hurdle as Australia prevented a series whitewash by registering a stormy 22-12 victory in Sydney.

Tourists denied whitewash as Wallabies overcome elements to win third Test - Andy Farrell’s side were crowned series winners despite falling short in a weather-disrupted match in Sydney

With a spirited effort in Melbourne followed by a deserved 22-12 victory in Sydney, the Wallabies may have just done enough to quash doubts about the validity of future British & Irish Lions tours to Australia.