Finn Russell says the British and Irish Lions have arrived in Sydney for the final week of their Australia tour with a view to ending the series with a convincing win over the Wallabies.
The second Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground saw a classic performance from both sides, but it was Andy Farrell's men who showed courage to win 29-26.
They are now aiming to match the 100 per cent result in Australia that Farrell set before the tour began – a feat they have not achieved since their visit to Argentina in 1927.
Russell, who started the celebrations with a chocolate garland presented to some of the players by Sione Tuipulotu, sees the upcoming battle at Sydney Olympic Park as a must-win affair.
“Everyone here strives for this throughout their career. Getting to the Lions is one thing, but winning a series is something else entirely,” the Scottish fly-half said.
“This is my third tour and I haven’t won a single one, so for me it’s something special: to bring four countries together and become one family for five or six weeks.
“So to get the series is great, but the job is not done. We need to try to finish it. Even though we have the series, we want to finish it on a high. Everyone wants to be in this game.”
Russell was a key figure in the Lions' first series win since 2013, forming a powerful midfield pairing at Jamieson Gibson Park that has been one of the tourists' main strengths.
In his current form and as the best fly-half in the game, the 32-year-old is finally getting the recognition his talent deserves after leading Bath to the Gallagher Premiership, Challenge Cup and Premier League Cup in the club's recent season.
“I learned a different style of rugby at Bath. It's a different approach, which is about taking back control because we have to go out there with defenders,” he said.
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