Captain Maro Itoje has expressed his determination to achieve a 3-0 clean sweep against Australia, following a dramatic 29-26 victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This win secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, marking the first time the Lions have won the first two Tests of a series since 1997 in South Africa.

Itoje praised the "massive squad effort" and described the outcome as "what dreams are made of." He emphasized the importance of savoring the moment while remaining focused on the next challenge. "This is one of the moments of your life that you'll cherish," Itoje said. "This will live long in the memory."

The third Test will be held in Sydney on August 2nd, with head coach Andy Farrell reiterating the team's commitment to their plan. "The plan [for the week ahead] will stay the same," Farrell stated. "Win or lose, we trust the plan ahead. We'll make sure we enjoy the night, that's for sure, because we've made a bit of history."

The Lions' journey to this victory was not without its challenges. After a loss in their opening warm-up match against Argentina, they have since won all eight matches played on Australian soil. The series win was particularly significant as it followed a remarkable comeback from a 23-5 deficit in the first half of the second Test.

Full-back Hugo Keenan, who scored the match-winning try in the final minute, reflected on his "rollercoaster" tour experience. "It's been a mad trip," Keenan said. "I'm delighted to be involved and delighted that we got the result. They're special moments, having our family and friends out on the pitch with us at the end. It's those moments you play rugby for and you dream of."

Should the Lions avoid defeat in the final Test, it would be the first time a Lions team has been unbeaten overseas on a tour since 1974. Farrell highlighted the significance of the achievement, stating, "These lads have dreamed of being a British and Irish Lion all their lives. To get to the point where we come to the MCG, with 90,000 people, with a dramatic finish like that to win the series - it's what dreams are made of."