Australia 16-41 Lions

The best pictures of the action from the third and final Test at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney

Saturday 6 July 2013 22:24, UK

Image: After a week of build up, the decider was finally in sight as Lions fans marched into Sydney
Image: The 'Sea of Red' was out in force and ready to roar
Image: ...As Alun-Wyn Jones had the honour of leading the Lions into battle for the winner-takes-all encounter
Image: The Lions started with intent, which paid dividends when Alex Corbisiero crossed in the opening try with just 80 seconds played...
Image: ...Before Leigh Halfpenny continued his excellent kicking form, adding fourteen first-half points for the Lions
Image: Mike Phillips also displayed a fine kicking ability throughout the opening period...
Image: ...While George Smith's return to Wallabies action ended prematurely following a clash of heads with Richard Hibbard
Image: George North made some good territory for Lions but came up against some stern opposition...
Image: ...While his opposite number Israel Folau cut a dejected figure as he was forced to leave the field with injury
Image: The Lions pack dominated the scrum...
Image: ...Before James O'Connor gave Australia a much needed boost as he touched down with the final play of the first half
Image: Jesse Mogg made impressive breaks on his Wallabies debut...
Image: ...While Jones continued to lead from the front on his debut as Lions skipper...
Image: ...Before Johnny Sexton raced in a second Lions try to widen the gap...
Image: ...Much to his own delight as he celebrated in front of the 'Sea of Red'
Image: George North soon added a third as the Lions racked up a record points score against Australia...
Image: ...And the celebrations continued when Jamie Roberts put his name on the score sheet
Image: Warren Gatland shook hands with Robbie Deans as he become the first successful Lions coach in 16 years
Image: The celebrations began in Sydney...
Image: ...As the Tom Richards trophy was presented to the Lions...
Image: ...Before some of the tour veterans got their hands on the prize