Coach Andy Farrell said the British and Irish’s 29-26 return victory over Australia on Saturday was “those who have become dreams”, greeting his players for the way they fought.

Tourists looked down and outside after falling 23-5 after the first part on the cricket land in Melbourne.

But they created an extraordinary twist with two continuing quick tests before half the time-the full end of the 79th minute of Hugo Keenan Sealed the series with three trials and shattered Australian hearts.

“Stuff is fabulous things. To leave with a victory like this – it means everything” said Farrell after the nail bite triumph.

“Lovers have dreamed of being lions throughout their lives. To reach the MCG point with 90,000 strange people and win it with a dramatic conclusion like this, it is what dreams have been made.

“We are absolutely satisfied. We showed courage.

“Drama and how u unfolded is what makes it so special,” he added.

Australia It was a different team for the beat in the first trial in Brisbane, with Dangermen Will Skelton, Rob Valetini and Dave Porecki all back from the damage.

Their added muscle made Wallabies much more physical in clashes, shocking Lions With three attempts within eight minutes of the first half before they were tired in the second part.

“Australia said they would appear, and they did,” said Farrell.

“It was more than physical. They played a beautiful rugby and capitalized in our bad discipline.”

Valletin failed to tell for the second half, while Skelton departed shortly after resumption.

It was in their absence that the lions were able to withdraw extraordinary return.

“It wasn’t excellent, especially in the first part,” said Farrell.

“We started with back-back penalties and yellow cards, and it really cost us on the score table.

“But we found a way out in the game, and that gave us confidence by heading in the second half. And, wow – what conclusion.”

The series now goes to Sidnej next weekend for what is a dead rubber test, but a lions want to win to seal a rare series entertainment.

They have so far won all the eight tour matches since they arrived in Australia.