South Africa 19-16 British and Irish Lions: Morne Steyn's late penalty wins series

Last update on.From section Rugby UnionThe Lions won their first Test but lost their second to send the series to a decisive.South Africa v British & Irish Lions – third Test South Africa: (3) 19 Try: Kolbe; Pens and Pollard 2, Steyn 1; Con: Pollard British & Irish Lions (10) 16 Try Owens; Pens and Russell 3; Con. RussellThe British and Irish Lions were defeated by South Africa in a series decider that was extremely close. Morne Steyn's penalty at the last moment secured a victory of 19-16.Steyn, 37 years old, scored the kick that decided the 2009 series. He proved that little had changed when he placed the Springboks ahead in the final two minutes.After Ken Owens' attempt, the Lions led at the half-time break and were composed by Finn Russell, their replacement fly-half.Cheslin Kolbe crossed, and it was down to the goal-kickers.Russell, who was called on to replace Dan Biggar, an injured player in the 11th minutes, made a long-range attempt to tie the game at 13-13 with 18 remaining minutes.Steyn and he then traded kicks before the Springbok 10, dealt the final blow to add to their 2019 World Cup victory with a Lions series win.We will keep you posted.