Australian officials demand explanation over Lions’ controversial last-gasp try

• Row escalates after Lions’ first series win in 12 years

• Waugh backs criticism from Wallabies’ coach Schmidt

Australian rugby officials want an explanation of the decision to award the British & Irish Lions a last-gasp series-clinching try against the Wallabies at the MCG on Saturday.

Phil Waugh, the Rugby Australia chief executive, has called for accountability following Hugo Keenan’s 80th-minute try in an escalating row after the Lions’ first series win in 12 years.

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