Captain Maro Itoje is targeting a 3-0 clean sweep against Australia – but will first “savour the moment” of completing a Test series win over the Wallabies.
A dramatic 29-26 victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground gave the British and Irish Lions an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
It is the first time the Lions have won the first two Tests of a series since 1997 in South Africa.
The Saracens and England captain paid tribute to the “massive squad effort” and said the outcome is “what dreams are made of”.
He added: “The first time we met, Faz [head coach Andy Farrell] made the call that he wanted us to come out here and win everything.
“Don’t get me wrong, I’m absolutely delighted with this result – but we want to go again next week.
“This is one of the moments of your life that you’ll cherish. This will live long in the memory.
“Often in sport, you have to move on and focus on the next challenge. No doubt we’ll do that after a celebration. Every now and again, it’s important to savour the moment.”
In 1997, South Africa won the third Test 35-16 against a Lions side missing three of the key men in the opening two games – Keith Wood, Gregor Townsend and Tim Rodber.
The third Test will be played in Sydney on 2 August and Farrell said: “The plan [for the week ahead] will stay the same. Win or lose, we trust the plan ahead.
“We’ll make sure we enjoy the night, that’s for sure, because we’ve made a bit of history.”
