The British and Irish Lions may just have suffered a third Test defeat, but the broad smile on a beaming Ben Earl’s face could virtually span the Sydney Harbour. Of course, a series had been secured, reason enough for celebration, but the effusive Englishman is speaking about something greater.
“It’s been a life-changing experience,” he begins. “It showed me something completely different in terms of the rugby side of things. I’ve loved it. Honestly, it has been completely transformative for me and I’m a far better player because of it.”
