The decision to drop O'Driscoll caused outrage in the northern hemisphere , particularly in his home country .
Gatland 's decision appeared vindicated when the Lions recorded a record victory over Australia to win the Test series 2 - 1 .
The decision to drop O'Driscoll caused outrage in the northern hemisphere , particularly in his home country , but Gatland 's decision appeared vindicated when the Lions recorded a record victory over Australia to win the Test series 2 - 1 .