British and Irish Lions secure series win over Australia, captain Itoje targets 3-0 clean sweep
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Summary
British and Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje celebrates the team's series victory over Australia after winning the first two Tests, but aims for a 3-0 clean sweep in the final match. The Lions secured an unassailable 2-0 lead with a dramatic 29-26 victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking their first time winning the first two Tests of a series since 1997. Itoje praised the team effort and described the achievement as a dream come true.
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A dramatic 29-26 victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground gave the British and Irish Lions an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series
It is the first time the Lions have won the first two Tests of a series since 1997 in South Africa
The Saracens and England captain paid tribute to the 'massive squad effort' and said the outcome is 'what dreams are made of'
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