WATCH: KATIE TAYLOR LEAVES INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE FOR LIONS

The British & Irish Lions have won their first tour series since 2013 after a thrilling 29-26 win against the Wallabies in the second test.

The match will forever be remembered for its dramatic finish as the Lions worked their way up the pitch from the halfway line in the final moments before Hugo Keenan dove over with the final act of the game to win all the marbles.

It was the climax to what had been an amazing comeback from the Lions who, after going down 23-5 and with 14 men, executed a clinical comeback where they scored with nearly every chance they got while also holding the Wallabies to just three further points from the 30th minute onwards.

One of the best aspects of the Lions is the unprecedented access, as fans can truly get behind the scenes. As most clubs and national sides are quite secretive about how everything runs, the Lions have constant dressing room coverage.

It leads to some great moments, including a motivational message the Lions received from none other than Katie Taylor.

In the latest video in The Ultimate Test series on YouTube, we see Andy Farrell show the squad a video ‘The Bray Bomber’ filmed off the back of her trilogy win over Amanda Serrano in Madison Square Garden.

‘Every athlete knows that there are so many variables on any given day, and for reasons I can’t fully control, you know, sometimes I feel sharp and strong and my timing is perfect, sometimes it isn’t. And this can lead to performance anxiety.

‘But regardless of those things that some of which are hard to control, I know that even if it’s not pretty, I am 100% confident that I’ll go to the trenches if necessary. That’s a controllable.

‘And that’s a matter of will. So here’s my message. Prepare to win by skill, but be ready to win by will. In both our sports it’s often the case that the biggest will to win takes the spoils. So I hope that all of the things that you have practiced and all the tactics you have contemplated go your way.

‘I hope that all the performances are worthy of your skills, but if not, I’m confident that your will and your courage will be enough.

‘And after all, what else could it mean to be a Lion? So we’re with you all the way. Best of luck guys, God Bless. Bye.’

It was quite an apt message from Taylor in hindsight as, after a horrid ten-minute spell where the Wallabies went 23-5 up in front of a raucous crowd at the MCG, the Lions’ will brought them back into it and ultimately gave them the winning try from Hugo Keenan.

The Lions have earned their first series win since 2013 but they have a chance to be the first team to go unbeaten in a test series since the 1974 side that toured South Africa.

This side is on the cusp of history this Saturday in Sydney and it will cap off a great tour for Andy Farrell and co if they can make that history.

2025-07-30T11:16:43Z