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Lions win first series in 16 years

The Lions secured their first series win for 16 years in style, beating Australia by 41-16 in the final test in Sydney.

Alex Corbisiero gave the tourists their first try in just the second minute, but James O’ Connor got one back for the Wallabies on the stroke of half time.
 
In the second half Jonathan Sexton got the Lions’ second and that was followed shortly afterwards by two more from George North and Jamie Roberts.
 
Player of the series Leigh Halfpenny added another 21 points to his kicking tally.
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