
John Smit may have lost Saturday's battle, but his team won the war

Lions captain Paul O'Connell receives the plaudits from Ian McGeechan

Congratulations may be in short supply in South Africa, but zebras are not.

Have your say on Saturday's thrilling third B&I Lions Test in Joburg.
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ireland | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | England | 5 | 6 |
| 3 | France | 5 | 6 |
| 4 | Wales | 5 | 6 |
| 5 | Scotland | 5 | 2 |
| 6 | Italy | 5 | 0 |

Pictures from the British and Irish Lions victory in the third and final Test in Johannesburg.
Expectations are high for the third Test with both camps looking rather relaxed in Johannesburg.
The British and Irish Lions take time out to go on safari ahead of the third test against South Africa.
Pictures from an enthralling second Test between the British and Irish Lions and South Africa.
Pictures from the British and Irish Lions victory in the third and final Test in Johannesburg.
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