Farrell says Lions back row vindicated selection for Brisbane win
Farrell said he had noted the media commentary around the form of the two flankers when he included them in his team at the expense of Wales captain Jac Morgan and Irish loose forward Josh van der Flier.
Curry scored one try and provided a pass for another, while Beirne was hard on the ball at the breakdown throughout the match at Lang Park, where the Lions earned a comfortable 27-19 victory.
'Immense, absolutely immense,' Farrell told reporters.
'Big game players, who were probably challenged by a good few. And I think it told the story. I think Tom Curry put in some really nice shots defensively.
'Tadhg got the turnover very early doors that set the tone really, and I don't think it stopped there. He carried on for the rest of the game.
"(Number eight) Jack Conan's carrying was very much on the front foot, wasn't it? So those three guys, I'm sure they'd be delighted with how they responded to selection.
'They are men of their word and they delivered.'
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