As a result of his performances, the forward was named Player of the Series, pipping the Howden Player of the Series, Finn Russell, to the official title, as well as the likes of Curry, Conan, Dan Sheehan and skipper Maro Itoje to the gong.

The British and Irish Lions failed to clinch a 3-0 series sweep against Australia in a chaotic third Test in Sydney. How did everyone rate in the series finale?

Mario Itoje lifted the trophy amid a blizzard of silver foil to celebrate a British and Irish Lions 2-1 series triumph over Australia. But defeat in horrendous Sydney weather denied the men in red