The British and Irish Lions avoided a second successive series whitewash when they produced a spirited display of attacking rugby to beat South Africa 28-9 in the third and final Test at Ellis Park on Saturday.
South Africa, having secured the series by winning the first two Tests, made 10 changes for the third and paid the price as the Lions looked far more organised and deservedly led 15-6 at halftime with two tries for winger Shane Williams.
Unlike last week, when the world champions fought back from an 11-point deficit in the latter stages, the Lions maintained the pressure and an interception try by Ugo Monye eased the nerves.
Further penalties from Stephen Jones enabled them to match their 1974 counterparts’ record score and winning margin against South Africa, with three Morne Steyn penalties all the Springboks could manage in reply. – Reuters