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.
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It came minutes are a 20-PLAYER mass brawl 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 back into the dressing rooms three minutes into the second half 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.
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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.
Before delay, the Lions had already lost captain Maro Itoje, wing Tommy Freeman and lock Ryan to head injuries.
The British and Irish side, who had a 2-0 series lead going into it, missed out on sealing a first series whitewash against Australia since 1927.
The hosts wouldn’t lay down and immediately added to their lead after the 37 minute delay ended.
Andy Farrell’s team threatened to inflict another grand-stand finish when Jac Morgan made 15-7 in the 63rd minute.
But Tate McDermott hit back with another Aussie try before Will Stuart made it a respectable 22-12 in the final play.
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