The British and Irish Lions are on the verge of a historic series sweep against Australia after a narrow 29-26 win in Melbourne.

Brian O’Driscoll, the former Ireland and Lions captain, argued in a newspaper column this week for Farrell senior to get the 2029 gig. To us outsiders, Andy’s pleasant calmness amid the occasional madness has certainly been a hallmark of this tour.

The British & Irish Lions had already done enough to assure their legacy before their dream of a 3-0 series triumph was washed away in a maelstrom of lightning, rain and defiant Australians on Saturday night.