British and Irish Lions star Ben Earl has heralded the "life-changing experience" of pulling on the famous red jersey in Australia, and has heaped praise on boss Andy Farrell. Earl played in two of the three Tests as the Lions earned a 2-1 series win over the Wallabies, starting the first and third Test from the bench.

I never think you should shy away from shooting for the stars because you might end up on the moon,” Andy Farrell, the British and Irish Lions head coach, had said earlier in the week. “That’s pretty good as well.