Owen Farrells intervenes to stop security as Lions score incorrect in final match

At the culmination of a gruelling tour, the British and Irish Lions are left in a state of uncertainty. Defeated on the night and denied a historic victory, they stand there - disheartened but not shattered.

They glance at each other, recognising a missed opportunity, but soon their disappointment morphs into something else. For the last time, this squad congregates on the pitch. Jac Morgan is greeted with smiles and embraces from Ellis Genge and Will Stuart.

As the conversation continues, perhaps they all begin to realise the significance of Morgan's clearout the previous week. In the stands, an elated Wallabies fan shouts into the small window of the press box, thrilled with the evening's outcome.

The stadium scoreboard displays a 22-14 defeat for the Lions, oblivious to Finn Russell's failed drop-goal conversion in the final moments. The score remains unchanged.

Two children manage to get onto the pitch, each clutching rugby balls, and frolic around before being ushered away by security. Witnessing this, Owen Farrell dashes across, seemingly attempting to intervene with security, even appearing ready to gift his boots to the youngsters.

When he returns to collect his medal, he's merely in socks as the Lions scramble onto a stage. Amidst it all, next to Genge, with the medal draped around his neck, stands Morgan - grinning from ear to ear.

He's handed the trophy, hoisting it briefly before characteristically swiftly finding someone else to lift it.

Monday's sunshine in Sydney seemed a distant memory by Saturday at the Accor Stadium. The relentless rain, which started on Wednesday, showed no signs of letting up.

An hour before kick-off, a torrential downpour cleared the pitch entirely. Lions players, about to warm up, hastily retreated to the dry refuge beneath the stands as 'Raindrops keep falling on my head' echoed from the loudspeaker.

The severity of the rain was underscored when even the Qatar sponsor board was removed from the pitch.

However, not everyone was perturbed by the weather. Sky Sports' Will Greenwood casually strolled around, while Wallabies replacement scrum-half Tate McDermott ambled barefoot on the pitch amidst the downpour.

Rumours began circulating in the press box that visibility of the pitch lines could be an issue for the players, rather than for broadcasting purposes.

Visibility was also a problem in the press box, with condensation fogging up the windows to such an extent that the pitch was obscured. Eventually, paper towels were found to clear the view.

In the crowd, a Welsh flag bearing the words 'Glyncorrwg RFC' was thoroughly soaked. Despite being drenched, the flag continued to flutter as kick-off neared.

Even as the match commenced, the rain persisted. Most of the Lions replacements sat on the bench with their hoods up.

Initially, Jac Morgan doesn't seem to mind the worsening weather, although he soon realises a coat might be necessary. As the conditions deteriorate, spectators retreat from the front rows and umbrellas are raised near the sidelines.

Yet, Morgan's hood remains down.

On the field, there's plenty of tension as the two teams clash, with substitute Will Stuart chuckling from the sidelines.

However, as half-time looms, Andy Farrell isn't amused. Heading to the changing rooms from the coaching box, he appears particularly stern-faced at the 8-0 deficit.

With the teams back indoors, stadium staff set about repainting the pitch lines.

As the second-half commences, Morgan warms up intensely - preparing himself to join the action. It seems his call-up is coming sooner than anticipated when James Ryan is knocked out in a tackle.

While the Irish second-row receives treatment, Morgan readies himself. Analyst Rhodri Bown shows him some final clips before he steps onto the pitch.

Then, suddenly, it's all off. The game is halted due to lightning, with the players ushered indoors.

Before the reason becomes clear, the sight of Andy Farrell sprinting down the stairs indicates it's not an ordinary situation.

As warning messages appear on screen and stewards attempt to guide fans towards the concourse, one spectator makes it onto the field - running around briefly before being tackled by a group of raincoat-clad pursuers.

A warning message appears alerting spectators to the penalties for pitch invasion, yet it proves utterly ineffective - with two additional fans breaching the field in rapid succession.

The second individual narrowly avoids serious injury from a brutal clothesline tackle, though even this fails to deter others from following suit.

Another supporter makes a dash across the turf, inevitably ending up sprawled on the ground alongside his predecessors.

Some spectators opt for lesser acts of rebellion rather than full-scale pitch invasion.

As stewards clear the front sections of the stands, one defiant fan wrapped in a sodden Welsh flag remains steadfastly in position.

"Right lads, game's off," quips one cheeky journalist bursting into the press box.

"Let's go home."

Throughout the stands, supporters toss various balls - both rugby and beach varieties - to occupy themselves during the delay.

Ironically, whilst the rugby action remains suspended, the rainfall begins to subside.

The downpour resumes precisely when all participants return to the field.

Now, Morgan enters the fray.

Early proceedings witness a characteristic turnover - triggering an enthusiastic embrace with Tom Curry.

Following another impressive display, the towering Will Skelton - who has been vocal towards everyone in Sydney this evening - simply pats him on the head, almost courteously.

That same head collides with Curry's as Morgan celebrates his maiden Test try for the Lions, with the Wales captain characteristically offering immediate apologies.

Ultimately, it's McDermott - no longer barefoot - who clinches victory with a try.

There shall be no history written in Sydney this evening.