Australia's Karmichael Hunt looks to launch an attack as the match gets underway at a grey and wet Aussie Stadium

The opening moments in Sydney are dominated by some ill-tempered exchanges involving Australia's Willie Mason

After flooring Stuart Fielden in just the fourth minute, Mason's late tackle leaves Sean Long with a nasty cut above the eye

The encounter continues at a frantic pace as Great Britain's Sean O'Loughlin takes a hit from the Australian defence

The tourists fall behind to Greg Inglis's try but Paul Wellens responds for Great Britain after being released by Long

Great Britain take the lead straight after the interval as Jamie Peacock muscles his way over through the Aussie defence

Darren Lockyer levels the match for the hosts before Lee Gilmour's superb try edges Great Britain back in front

Great Britain resist late Australian pressure and break away to release Gareth Raynor, who scores in the corner

Long caps a fine personal performance with a 78th-minute drop-goal as the Lions seal a 23-12 win over Australia

Great Britain are left to celebrate a famous victory on Australian soil as they take a huge stride towards the final

Mason's face says it all as the Kangaroos slide to defeat to Great Britain for the first time at home since 1992