RUGBY fans caused carnage while invading the pitch after the Lions’ third Test against Australia was suspended due to adverse weather.
The pranksters were warned about huge fines if they entered the field after a lightning strike protocol halted the match on Saturday.
Fans caused chaos by invading the pitch after the Lions’ third Test against Australia was suspended
One man, wearing a Lions jersey, ducked and dived around the field before being caught
While another man was a bit more nippy
A third spectator was tackled by security
The Lion’s third and final test against Australia was suspended due to adverse weather
It came minutes are a 20-PLAYER mass brawl between the players in Sydney before play was stopped on 43 minutes at 9pm local time.
Just before the break, there was a huge melee after Lions star James Ryan was on the end of an accidental knee by Will Skelton.
Ireland’s Ryan was placed on a stretcher and taken off the pitch – but gave the thumbs up – while stars from the opposing team came to blows.
Australia led the travelling Lions 8-0 when the players were led into the dressing rooms at the Accor Stadium.
But seconds after the pitch was cleared, three people from the crowd went wild as they ran across the turf.
One man, wearing a Lions jersey, ducked and dived around the field before being CRASH TACKLED by stewards.
And soon another two men in transparent rain macs ran entered the fray.
The latter pair cheekily tried to tackle each other as security desperately attempted to seize them.
Three pitch invaders already.
Fans told that fine of $5.5k applies.
But they keep coming. pic.twitter.com/C7KEUNo2BD
— Murray Kinsella (@Murray_Kinsella) August 2, 2025
Another one. pic.twitter.com/9CqLumATAu
— Murray Kinsella (@Murray_Kinsella) August 2, 2025
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The latter two were a bit quicker on their feet and managed to evade capture for a few seconds longer.
All three men took a big risk after the stadium announcer warned the crowd about possible £2,600 fines for any trouble-makers.
The Lions are looking to seal a first series sweep against Australia since 1927.
But the Wallabies are not going down without a fight after seeing themselves 2-0 down.
The hosts added to their lead after the 37 minute delay ended.
James Ryan was on the receiving end of a nasty accidental knee from Will Skelton in the second half
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