‘That’s utter rubbish’ – Andy Farrell hits back at claims Lions got lightning break strategy wrong as Joe Schmidt reveals he had a plan

British and Irish Lions Head Coach Andy Farrell reacts after winning the series. David Davies/PA Wire.

When lightning struck, Joe Schmidt was ready and the Lions weren’t.

The weather has been terrible in Sydney all week, but it reached its nadir during this enthralling final Test between the Lions and Australia which was played in difficult conditions and was paused for 38 minutes early in the second half.