British and Irish Lions Need Series Whitewash for Historic Celebration
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Summary
Matt Dawson argues that the British and Irish Lions need a 3-0 series whitewash against Australia to be celebrated as one of the most successful touring teams in history. He compares the current squad to past series-winning teams and acknowledges the challenges posed by Australia's recent struggles.
Key quotes
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How good are they, compared to the series-winning teams of 1989, 1997 and 2013?
It's hard to judge given the opposition. Australia have had a tough few years.
Part of me would love to have seen the Lions taken to the edge in three high-intensity Test matches in New Zealand or South Africa.
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