Great Britain are desperate for a victory having already lost the Ashes and Kris Radlinski scores a first-half try to preserve hope The Lions press forward but can't edge ahead before half-time as Martin Gleeson is held up by the Australian defence Hudderfield's McAlpine Stadium is sent into raptures when Paul Sculthorpe touches down to put the Lions in front in the second half Great Britain look set for the win but Luke Ricketson's second try of the match in the dying minutes allows the Kangaroos to level the scores There is more agony on the way for David Waite and his side when Michael de Vere seals an Australian victory with another late try Kangaroo captain Darren Lockyer lifts the Ashes trophy after completing the first whitewash since 1987
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