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Sam Warburton and Kieran Read collecting the Lions series trophy jointly made for some pretty awkward photos

The third Test decider in Auckland did not disappoint, as the game ended in a dramatic 15-15 draw.
The third Test decider in Auckland did not disappoint, as the game ended in a dramatic 15-15 draw.

A pulsating draw between the Lions and New Zealand in the third and final Test at Eden Park meant the series also ended 1-1.

And this made for some kinda awkward photos, with captains Sam Warburton and Kieran Read having to collect the Lions series trophy jointly.

Here’s what might have been going through their heads…

“Well, this is weird, eh?!”

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(Mark Baker/AP/PA Images)
(Mark Baker/AP)

“You let go” “No, you” “No, really, you first”

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(David Davies/PA Wire/PA Images)
(David Davies/PA)

“Soooo…what now?”

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(Mark Baker/AP/PA Images)
(Mark Baker/AP)

“Guess you’ve got to laugh about it. At least we lifted the trophy up at the same time!”

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(Mark Baker/AP/PA Images)
(AP Photo/Mark Baker)

“Well done to both of us…”

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(David Davies/PA Wire/PA Images)
(David Davies/PA)

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