Ben Calveley, the British and Irish Lions chief executive, is adamant that the touring side will be returning to Australia while adding that Andy Farrell is in a “very strong position” to retain his role as head coach.

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell says their gruelling Australian tour was "an absolute delight" despite failing to secure a whitewash, and left the door open to leading them again in 2029

The Brumbies had their biggest crowd for 17 years when the Lions were in Canberra, while Adelaide delighted in welcoming its biggest-ever crowd for a rugby game when the tourists took on the AUNZ XV.