Lions scrumhalf Harry Ellis admits he was disappointed not to see Schalk Burger red carded on Saturday but believes the nasty incident is now over and that everyone should remember the game for the spectacle it was and focus on this weekend?s big test.

The Leicester Tigers No.9 has been on the bench during the first two tests against the Springboks, acting as backup for first-choice Mike Phillips, but says he has still thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the legendary Lions experience.

Speaking to the Leicester Mercury on Wednesday Ellis said that the squad had to "move on" from the eye-gouging incident which had dominated the post-match reaction and turn their focus to the third and final test.

According to Ellis, the incident, while obviously something no one ever wants to see in the game, is "all in the past now."

"The gouging incident was disappointing. We were all quite close to it on the bench and we all got a pretty good look at it," said Ellis to the Leicester Mercury.

"Gouging is gouging at the end of the day. You don't do it. But that is all in the past now. He's been banned for it anyway.

"At the time, it was disappointing that he got a yellow instead of a red card.

"But you don't know how the referee is going to react. It's a decision that I would not have liked to have made."

Looking back on the game Ellis was quick to praise the powerful Springbok side and, despite the series defeat, says it has been an honour to be a part of such a historic and well-supported series.

"We went 10 points ahead while he [Burger] was off but they are a still a great team with 14 men on the pitch.

"It was a great game and both sets of fans made for a great atmosphere. It is something that will stay with me for a very long time."