NEW ZEALAND boss Steven Hansen has bizarrely compared drawing the Test with the Lions to “kissing your sister”.
The final game of the series ended 15-15 in Auckland after a controversial refereeing decision in the dying minutes.
And with no extra-time or deciding match, both captains Sam Warburton and Kieran Read lifted the trophy together.
As the series came to an end Hansen spoke of his mixed feelings.
Hansen said: “I would like to congratulate the Lions for drawing the series. It’s been a fantastic three match series.
“Each finished with one hand on the trophy, which is a bit like kissing your sister. But it’s been a great series.
“Hopefully the Lions fans have really enjoyed their time and send more people over here to NZ for visits.”
While Lions skipper Warburton was immensely proud of his team after the Lions drew the Test for the first time since 1995.
The Welshman said: “It’s a difficult one.
“When you go through all the pressure and emotion of the week, it’s all geared toward winning.
“To be honest I’m a bit speechless, I don’t know what to make of it.”
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