Finn Russell revels in late Lions drama after capping his finest season

Ever the entertainer, the Lions fly-half feels the last-gasp nature of their triumph only ‘makes it more satisfying’Finn Russell is standing in the bowels of the Melbourne Cricket Ground wearing Tom Lynagh’s Australia shirt and a traditional Polynesian garland adorned with caramel Wallabies around his neck. After helping the British & Irish Lions to a first series win in 12 years, he is asked if it is the best night of his life. “Can I tell you tomorrow?” comes the reply.Suffice it to say that Saturday night’s last-gasp victory was the final flourish to the finest season of Russell’s career. Add a victorious Lions series to the treble achieved with Bath for someone whose talents had not previously been rewarded with as much silverware as would be expected and it matters little to the Scotland No 10 that the tourists did things the hard way in Melbourne. Continue reading...

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