HIGHLIGHTS: All Blacks v British & Irish Lions First Test (2017)

[@thesheepthatwentmooo]

The All Blacks game plan was incredible - watching them play is always like watching a one person team. They link up amazingly and constantly drive forward, exploiting mistakes. Gutted about the result but when you're playing the All Blacks it's a different vibe.

[@8HQZ]

The way they kept the ball going so fast in the tight exchange to tire the Lions defence! Sacrificed width early in the game knowing more likely than not it would open up. bloody brilliant.

[@JJ-xp6mr]

Ollie Langdon I think the All Blacks will be kicking themselves tbh. They played the more effective game plan but they made a number of handling errors which gave the Lions a number of potential scoring opportunities. They will also be worried about the cover defence in those situations because the Lions asked a lot of questions tonight and probably should've scored at least one or two more tries

[@thesheepthatwentmooo]

+Chris Jones - yeah, gotta agree with that. The Lions had a few good counter attacks but weren't clinical enough as the All Blacks cover came back. Looking forward to next week!

[@domrice9153]

ABs will do better than this

[@JohnyTuff1]

The Lions played very well there was excellent defense from both sides. The level of Rugby was out of this world. The fastest, most skillful, and most physical game I have seen. It was a pleasure to watch.

[@Arun-nv8zi]

An absolutely awesome Lions try. The usual supreme All Blacks performance. Excellent test, more of the same next week please lads!

[@happygolucky193]

Well played All Blacks. You guys deserved the win today. Hope the Lions win the 2nd test and then we have a big finale.

[@clubsport96able]

Awesome game,retallick and read were outstanding,lions played a awesome game,one of the tries of the year,bit to many box kicks should of held the ball,can't wait for next week.

[@ljtk1490]

Lions were very competitive for a good sixty but that's when the ABs really switch on! Lions last try was a signal they are willing to stick in it, hopefully they remain this competitive throughout the rest of the series.

[@TDMFAN]

Lions did provide a good challenge - their first try was a beaut and the second shows they were in the game until the end. The ABs chose to play them at their own game of tight forward phases while preventing the Lions from doing so and it did the trick.

[@rukaks]

Kolby and the Lions threw the ball around a lot more than I expected too, good on them. A bit more accuracy and it would have been a lot tighter. Best wishes to Ben Smith and Crotty, hope they recover swiftly

[@TDMFAN]

I think the main problem for them is that they were confronted with said ABs tight forward tactics so they were forced to shift into back play, which they would not have prepared as much for. So of course that ended up being very rusty for them. I have no doubt next week's game style will be different for both teams so who knows what will happen.

[@domrice9153]

Hansen outsmarted them

[@gerainthopkins8347]

main problem for the rest of the rugby playing nations you make a small error the all blacks will punish you, was a good test match, looking forward to next week.Well done all black world class

[@alexlemon27]

The last 3 series the Lions have seriously performed. For being a team that does not play together much and play extremely well againtst the Boks Aussies and All Blacks is brilliant. From a Bok fan

[@biggest23]

Bloody hell Ioane's got a pair of sweet feet. He just looks like he's loping when he's actually fuggin smokin'

[@jessran70]

Made Daly look bad on that last try.

[@acch20]

Obriens try is one of the best I've ever seen. Never get tired of watching it

[@63LIONHEART]

Kiwi here, I come back and watch that try from time to time...beautiful

[@sportsnoticeboard]

No 13 gets up to no celebration and almost scored. How frustrating. Obrien right place right time

[@josephparker-parkerbox6283]

Hard luck BIL. great game blacks! all black everything.

[@fdnc9936]

yea champ!

[@josephparker-parkerbox6283]

Thats us brothers!

[@Vae07]

Joseph Parker - ParkerBOX Joe Parker to unify the heavyweight division!

[@zephanish]

I'd be honest, I didnt expect the Lions to put up such a contest in the first half, really exciting rugby that I have not seen in awhile.

[@rukaks]

zephanish agreed, very impressed. A little more accuracy and who knows!

[@jessran70]

I totally expected it what worried me was last quarter where ABs typically put teams away.

[@timbojoneso]

I have to say as an All Blacks fan, well done the Lions. The score doesn't reflect how well the Lions played for the first 55 minutes, playing great counter attack rugby but were unlucky not to score some. Williams, Te'o, Murray and Davies were playing out of there minds. But just like the match against Samoa, the flood gates open up and more tries came through from brilliant attack from the All Blacks. Can't wait for the next test match because this test match was entertaining.

[@princejraxson469]

timbojoneso ....Unfortunately they only turn up for the 1st 55 minutes and the match is 80 minutes long...no hate intended but i feel you.

[@jessran70]

Meh. Rubbish, ABS were rusty and still won easily.

[@xpat73]

The difference with the All Blacks is if they create chances to score a try they will take them. Blacks had 3 chances to score and scored three times. Lions had 5 chances to score and took two. That's the difference. From the Lions point of view, two of the tries were very soft - one and three - and should not be conceded at this level.

[@jessran70]

ABS had more than 3 chances. That is just a line media came up with to make it appear Lions played better. Both pens kicked in 1st half were right in front of posts. ABS could've scored tries in lead up to pens on both occasions.

[@archiebunker4108]

3 tries to two is not winning easily and the scoreline does not reflect the closeness of the game. Well done to the All Blacks but it was not an easy win.

[@johothechristmaselve7001]

Wow...Rieko just outpaced those lions for the second try...glad he took his chance. 😎 ried, cane and especially retallick absolutely massive. and a huge hat tip jaco peyper....great performance.

[@rukaks]

Jose Ji agreed. Never been much of a Cane fan but he had an excellent game tonight. Incredible that Read could play like that after virtually no rugby all year. Incredible that Retallick can play so hard, so dominant, so well, so often. A Smith also getting back to his best. Good to see SBW getting involved so much, & just crunching it up sometimes. Hit a lot of rucks too. Any other AB in Ioane's position (except maybe Dagg?) would've struggled to score that try, he's way faster than I realised. Good head on him too, high work rate

[@johothechristmaselve7001]

rukaks Retallick is just a beast...the ferocity with which he was running and smashing around even at the end of the game after that huge workload. Also agree on Read...just incredible...he truly lead from the front.

[@johothechristmaselve7001]

And Ben Smith....don't label me an armchair coach or doctor or whatever....but I want him to retire. So many concussions in such a short time just can't be healthy. Brilliant player and leader for the AB's and Highlanders...I hope the best for the guy.💪

[@rukaks]

Jose Ji yes I'm also a fan of taking it slow and being sure that they're ok before throwing them back out there. Hope he's ok, but if he's not, let him be

[@mike_187killa]

another headstone for eden cemetery...great game tho.

[@Baratheon.]

haha Conor Murray in the first clip would've made it over the line if Aaron Smiths shorter legs weren't moving like pistons great foot tap

[@TheUlberg]

lrresistable bae Love that simile mate! 😂

[@anthonynelson8204]

lrresistable bae 6 I'm

[@hicktownguy2]

Big Bruiser Brodie Retalick is a machine

[@dannytanner3014]

He's a monster created in a lab by mad rugby scientists.

[@sfc12188]

Danny Tanner his work rate is not human

[@hicktownguy2]

yes he had a strong game

[@clapadamclap]

never seen a lock do the workload Brodie does every game!

[@hicktownguy2]

he just plays 80min non stop, he must be the fittest guy in the team maybe world rugby lol

[@KrisHK1]

All black supporter here, but you got to admit though the lions played a very good game here. Few try opportunities missed that could've made them win or even the score 32-32 who knows but they did real well, glad the all blacks won though :D so I'm looking forward to the next match :)

[@684beast9]

Good Physical game from both teams. Once again AB still remains unbeaten!

[@diamandisthrasyvoulou4959]

from now on i will call GREAT NEW ZEALAND because they are VIVA VIVA VIVA THE MIGHTY ALL BLACKS always GREAT from a kiwicypriot who loves rugby and loves the best country on earth ALL BLACKS FOR EVER

[@Relax-oz2jb]

Diamandis Thrasyvoulou ..ALL BLACKS FOR EVER..

[@keesya7]

Hope ben will get the ok for next test... Crotty too... Glad i could watch the game... Good luck abs!

[@8HQZ]

The Lions played a bloody good game, but the All Blacks showed you just have to take your chances against the top teams and the All Blacks did just that!

[@WoIfShark]

Waiting 4 Adam....

[@glensmall9194]

Very well played both teams AND THE REFEREE/OFFICIALS. International Rugby at its finest. Exciting tries on both sides.

[@xpat73]

I'm a Lions fan, but you just have to admire this All Blacks team. Kieran Reid is perhaps the best No. 8 I have ever seen. He is robust, powerful, has great workrate, hands and decision making. He is incredible. This game did not unfold like I thought it would. I thought the Lions would edge it up front but that the All Blacks would score tries out wide and take their chances. To see the possession and territory stats being so lop sided and get beaten up front is worrying for the Lions. I'd perhaps get Itoje on for new week as a starter. Well done the All Blacks! The Lions must win next week....can they? I always thought this series would be 2-1 to the All Blacks with the game going to the last test. We shall see. Sometimes when teams have to win, they do.

[@clapadamclap]

to come off such a long injury break and put in a shift like that puts him up with the best. Lions try was quality tho! full field brilliance, but having to tackle for 20mins killed there attack thereafter..

[@mikekasey1697]

That welsh centre is damn good player. He wouldn't look out of place if he was in the ABs

[@tashnob]

Waiting for that one lions supporter who kept commenting lions were going to destroy the all blacks....

[@TDMFAN]

Bahahaha something about 3-0 eh?

[@smanye0031]

it's Adam

[@vesitagoiaega6857]

and the other one who said Connor is the best half back in the world.you need more than a box kick to be the best half back let alone beating the best team in world rugby. In that case AS is the full package .

[@sinisterkill9110]

Vesi Tagoiaega yeah he was saying that to me last night wyat something was his name

[@stacy2550]

& Justin Marshall is gay at commentary he should retire g

[@NoRushin]

The Lions are great to watch this year

[@symh2813]

Awesome from both teams, Jonathan Davies poking holes in the defence and Barrett unstoppable as usual. Liam Williams running all over the show and Brody Retallick (not sure how to spell it) was awesome in the rucks. Exciting game, that's from a lions fan.

[@alberkerqueallahdin2546]

so great to see R. Ioane keep his head and take those opportunities! didn't have to field as many high kicks as he might have but Izzy Dagg was taking them beautifully on both sides of the field! their performance bodes well for a 3-0 victory but not for Julian Savea taking the record of Dougie Howlett

[@dannytanner3014]

I know it's not the All Black way to put personal achievement before the team but i really want the bus to break the record. Hoping management can chuck him on in the Rugby Championship. Besides i think he still has a few stunning games left in him

[@georgeschaumkel3075]

The pass from Read to Aaron Smith was superb....

[@Eagzv9]

Brodie Retallick was man of the match imo, idk who was for the game. And Keiran Reid's pass to Smith after that scrum in the 2nd half to set up the try was insane.

[@bena3341]

Some of the commentators were saying Cane but would have gone with Retallick. Physically dominated the middle of the field along with Read and Kaino.

[@JJ-xp6mr]

Ben A I agree Ben. I haven't always been sold on Cane but last night was one of the best tactical games I've ever seen from him in an All Blacks jersey. One or two of his hit ups look pretty weak but aside from that he was on excellent form.

[@djjjewelz]

The All Blacks forwards were on point last night!!! Awesome win boys!!!! #ALLBLACKEVERYTHING

[@isaacthomson-gregg4531]

Hansen's questionable change on the left wing paid off well

[@andriavachadze1796]

😇😊😀😁😄😘😚😍💑💏👪😻👧👰🎅👸💇👼👱👫💗💖💜💛💛💚💙💛🌞⛄❄🌈🌁🌑🌒🌓🌔 🐩🐀🐱🐺🐔🐇🎨🎪🎠🎢🎡🎂🎆🎇

[@SAAKU1]

All blacks too good in the tight but how bloody good was that try. Best try scored against us in a while. They created many opportunities but ultimately didn't convert enough of them. I still say that Itoje + Warburton (your tour captain) need to start especially Itoje. No point bringing them on for impact when your already losing by 20. The good thing is the lions were in the match for 60+ minutes. The bad news is this All Blacks team lost their starting fullback and centre after 20 minutes and the lions couldn't take full advantage of it and still got comprehensively beaten.

[@kdizzzzle5]

rieko ioane absolutely amazing, legend he is

[@henaresadlier]

Much love from NZ Adam

[@archvermin]

Kaino, please be okay

[@gesus44]

They did say he was clear from the concussion test.

[@tas1880]

archvermin he was awesome

[@jessran70]

With Savea they didn't miss a beat.

[@Stillcantthinkofaname]

archvermin kainos the man, he'll be right

[@gor0356]

@ 4.08 Tackle of the century. Wow!

[@lukevaughan7706]

See Kieran Reed STUFF the fly half at ~ 43:00.....! Best tackle for sure !

[@goldchainbricks8987]

2017 Rieko Ioane was 🔥🔥🔥

[@markv2596]

The All Blacks. Best sporting team on Earth!

[@blind47]

That first try from the BL was a fucking awesome return

[@euclidclack5621]

Lions had me pretty damn nervous for a while there. Don't think the ABs are used to teams scoring tries against them like that Williams break. Throwing it around, running it. Great game, hope the Lions still have a few tricks in the bag for the second test. Almost feel they let this one slip out their hands in a way.

[@fcukugimmeausername]

Credit to the Lions for making this a proper game. Been too long since NZ were actually challenged.

[@thebrojoe5331]

what awesome weekend ABs won the first test match against the lions some awesome defence from both teams and fortunatelly ABz come away with the win . And also the NRL Warriors with a win against the dogs (clink and cheers skull ya beers)

[@godisbollocks]

Taylor did bloody well to grab that bootlaces pass from Dagg and score in the corner.

[@tedh4841]

It's a great resource to have when we lose quality players to injury, we can replace them with confidence. The mighty Allblacks, who is good enough to challenge them. I believe once again world rugby is trembling in fear... This unit is unstoppable

[@mr.fruitamin9945]

That is beautiful game

[@hicktownguy2]

my team for 2nd test if smith and crotty are out with injury 15 Israel Dagg 14 Reiko Ioane 13 Anton Lienert-Brown 12 Sonny Bill Williams 11 Julian Savea 10 Beauden Barrett 9 Aaron Smith 8 Kieran Read 7 Sam Cane 6 Ardie Savea 5 Sam Whitelock 4 Brodie Retallick 3 Owen Franks 2 Codie Taylor 1 Joe Moody Reserves 16. Nathan Harris 17. Wyatt Crockett 18. Charlie Faumuina 19. Scott Barrett 20. Vaea Fifita 21. TJ Perenara 22. Aaron Cruden 23. Ngani Laumape

[@JJ-xp6mr]

jared leo Only problem there is that Julian is vulnerable under the high ball and the Lions know it. They will be kicking down his wing all night the way they did with Dagg in this test. I'd also have Sopoaga over Cruden based on tonight's performance. Cruden just didn't have the size to be an effective attacking option against a very tight and formidable Lions defence. Other than that I like your pick

[@MauroMako]

jared leo that should definitely be the team for next Saturday

[@hicktownguy2]

if smith injured who would you have at fullback and wing? and i think il stick with cruden because the guy can slice thru gaps and is one of the best offloaders in world rugby, see that skip out pass to ioane to score that try, thats the same pass he used to beat ireland in overtime to win the match, i think he has a cooler head, but its great to hear someone else opinion

[@eyesack9142]

I'll drop Laumape and put Jordie on the bench, only because he covers more positions.

[@farq4754]

You left out Kaino. Jordie Barrett would be my 23 as well

[@memorykara222]

the lions have nothing to be ashamed of, Im an abs supporter

[@danielroberts43]

ray aye I

[@ryanbeatson8430]

Where's old geezer Adam when you need him? BIL vs AB 3-0, yeah right!!!

[@star.l3852]

tell me about almost every game lions had Adam kept saying BIL beat ABs 3-0😑😑😑😑 like see what he has to say now 😂😂😂😂

[@qldsports4695]

Ryan Beatson Johan marais is another one of them bil 3-0 people

[@timscanlan488]

lions supporters gone quiet aye. too busy sucking their sorrows away in a public bathroom.

[@whaqd76]

He's a troll bro!!, Adam is a little kid that plays spacey games Lol...Chek his uploads

[@tiotigeorge4794]

an good performance by the Lions...hats off to ABs...

[@xpat73]

3:57 - Lions absolutely butcher an overlap and try. That's the difference. The All Blacks would have passed out long accurate passes there and put their player over in the corner - letting the ball do the work.....Teo steps back inside (the worst decision) and falls over.

[@jessran70]

Well that is what happens when you play a center with zero ball skills and need to crash into everything he sees.

[@clarke1319]

xpat if they had let the ball do the work then in that instance the ball would have been passed through one of the locks in the centre which would have held the defence.The long pass allowed the AB defenders to drift.

[@TJ543345]

xpat73 in fairness to Te'o the pitch seemed pretty wet as it was raining. But yeah, that was a spurned try pretty much

[@user-up3vh9um2g]

xpat73 drop him and see how the the other Lions 12/13 gonna beat the all blacks center i though he was playing great defense just that last pass kill his night..i can't wait to see what happen if you guys drop him out of the match 23 because the all blacks centers are the best offloading compo on earth so goodluck finding that someone who could defend like Te'o in that channel

[@gemstone5637]

Great game of rugby.

[@KrisHK1]

Tonight we just witnessed The Lions beat the all blacks 24-21 I'm a all black supporter but the way the lions played tonight it was a well deserved win I must say. Congrats to the lions 🦁

[@JrRyder44]

Good first up win by the boys. I knew the Lions will show up they will bring the same intensity in the second test but guess what so will the ABs.

[@sonnytrixter5275]

Adam gone watchin State of Origin

[@djinep7247]

AB FORWARDS ARE BEAST !!! #ALLBLACKS4LIFE

[@bhj9358]

Superb try by the Lions at 35mins!

[@jamesonblankenberg3583]

Ioane's first try in this match👌👌

[@anthonyjoshua1603]

Yo kieran read and rieko ioane had outstanding games

[@Formakiwi]

AB's playing second game of the season. Lions on game 7. You can draw your own conclusions, but here's hoping the next two matches live up to this one.

[@harkiratsingh5714]

ioane kind of reminds you of Joe the rocket man

[@you_tube618]

I want to see BIL vs Scotland

[@star.l3852]

You Tube 😂😂😂

[@TheSilatiger]

great try by lions,but ABs will be more cohesive after this hitout

[@nev357]

We got this!

[@jonathanjones691]

at 1:31 its clearly a forward pass,. The pitch markings make it clear to see.

[@willemkotze2611]

Sean O'Brien's try, try of the year by far!!!

[@timbojoneso]

There is still plenty of good tries to come, but I have too agree that try was something magnificent!

[@TDMFAN]

Try of the game for sure.

[@zt5140]

wowee. gota play 80 min plus to beat the mighty allblacks

[@robrockstv781]

very good game

[@lukaduka1001]

Where's that 3-0 to the Lions Adam fella? :)..what a pickup from Codie Taylor to score a try. A hooker picking up the ball from his feet. Simply wow. Couldn't believe my eyes when the Lions scored that try from a counter attack, sublime moves from Liam Williams & co. Amazing! Hang on isn't that the All Blacks trick?Despite being dominated up front the Lions were in it for alot of the game and if they had of been more ruthless in their finishing the game could have been different. Thoroughly enjoyed this game. Kieran Read, Brodie Retallick just machines.

[@ruthlesspoliceofficerthatp3079]

All blacks just amazing speed power

[@halenball-vant1772]

I keep thinking that George Bridge is gonna be kicking Ioane out of the 11 shirt, but holy shit is Reiko Ioane fast. The acceleration he has is something else. Still hot competition for the kiwi wingers.

[@Derploop]

The reason our players beat their players is that our players are just better than theirs overall. Particularly our fords, but also our backs tend to have a more complete skill set. Hence, without a superior game plan we win. With one, we crush.

[@SupremClasDevastator]

Adam are you not entertained

[@henaresadlier]

lol

[@b2bkiwistyle592]

👍👍👍ABs👌👌👌 well done boys. 2 more to go

[@areyouforreal7690]

All Blacks surely got behind the Lions defensive line, thanks to Brodie the Dinosaur T-RETALLICK smashing his way through like a T-REX! Moody, Taylor & Frankie boy had a solid game. Our loose forwards Kaino, Cane and Captain Read doing what they BEST.. Aaron the NINJA Smith back to his best. Sonny Bill running straight at them, I'm sure he was feeling the pain, getting crunch. Dagg was awesome.. And Reiko Ioane! man, the BLUES EXPRESS!!! The BUS will be parked up for now Julian Savea.

[@nash3timemvp]

54 min performance by the Lions.They did well to make a game of it,but to much class from the All Blacks.The Lions got smashed in the forward battle ,Brodie Retallick aka Gregor Clegane once again showing he is without a doubt to best second rower in international rugby.

[@joweywow]

Ngani Luaumape for test 2 please!

[@jackie7892]

So many Lions fans in New Zealand

[@sinisterkill9110]

dont get me wrong i love Kieran reads game and he is a good player but i miss richies leader ship when i saw read with his hands on his knees and smith had the ball looking to tap and go thats one thing richie made sure he never did he would always be up and never show tiredness as a player thats what motivates you to work that bit harder...

[@TDMFAN]

He was leaning down to talk to Smith, lol.

[@surendemel8297]

SINISTER KILL I thought Read played the part brilliantly for the try, Read looked as if he was pointing to the post, but actually he was instructing Smith to make the quick tap. He fooled everyone.

[@teesaw8197]

Suren Demel took a closer look. It does look like Kieran Read instructed Aaron Smith to take the quick tap. That's amazing

[@trineilcwl]

Rieko ioane is the bro g he is so fast

[@jcf8880]

Damn when you got a Hooker on the Wing and with hands like that you know your team is about to get fked haha

[@jessran70]

WTF was Daly doing? He moved inside to "help" Teo and left Hooker all alone.

[@finn54123]

Jesse M he was probs scared

[@JohnDoe-mb2ny]

Tried to livestream, but there was too much traffic. 80 minutes spent trying to boost the signal, 0 minutes of game time actually watched.

[@moliver1237]

John Doe Just listen to it on the radio. If you find some good commentators it's as entertaining as watching it if you know the game and players well.

[@cardinia1]

Aotearoa lovin this LION tour bb got it all mad fans players have a drink to a successful series tour irrespective of the loss BIL supporters here is to YOU chuuuuur bro and to your U.K style of RUGBY!

[@AkumaXone]

Respect for Irish Lions

[@stacy2550]

All Black's we the best Aotearoa tu tonu!!

[@stacy2550]

Chelsea ## chur g TJP&Rieko rippd up tonight

[@stacy2550]

Chelsea ## hard kuz Barrett had kicking game on point tonight g

[@gtone339]

Mean All Blacks MEAN!!! :D

[@dcaotearoa]

4:18 Perfection.

[@jamesbowen1730]

Lions just weren't clinical with their finishing, work to be done for next week, but it was never going to be easy dealing with the kiwis tempo

[@xpat73]

Having watched the full game, the ref did miss about 5 forward passes by the All Blacks.

[@increasepeace4996]

Where?

[@piksta]

Has anyone noticed the blatant obstruction by the forwards for that Webb try?

[@nickmonks]

The Lions bombed two tries. The score doesn't reflect how well they played. They could have won that game with better finishing. From an ABs supporter.

[@taffyducks544]

Sorry...don't see what people like about Owen Farrell. He brings nothing. Players that impressed. Peter O'Mahony (definitely stays as Captain). Liam Williams. Ben Te'o. Jonathan Davies. Anthony Watson. And Maro Itoje off the bench, and the cameo from Rhys Webb. Player that didn't impress. O'Brien (Got the try but also got turned over too much for my liking). Alun Wyn Jones (Starting to look his age now) George Kruis. Johnny Sexton. Owen Farrell. Mako Vunipola. Changes I would make. Rory Best for Jamie George. Maro Itoje and Courtney Lawes in For George Kruis and Alun Wyn Jones. CJ Stander or Justin Tipuric in for O'Brien. (both are better at the breakdown in my opinion and that was the one area in which the Lions were to slow) Dan Bigger in For Owen Farrell (who doesn't contribute anything, no offense to anyone English)...but will probably be Sexton.

[@jessran70]

Bigger? Lol ABS would salivate. OF had a bad game it happens. Frankly given rugby Lions wanted to play? Russell or Ford would have suited that style far better. Williams had a good game but that defensive lapse was big. Watson was ok, he does what he usually does make a few decent breaks but look wobbly in defense. Teo? Yeah he is ok but no dynamism at all. His ball skills are zero and his inclination to see out contact may have cost Lions a try. Also his big tackle on SB Williams that has everyone hyped...cost Lions a penalty.

[@kingsleyshacklebolt6235]

Nada Barton the only bad thing about farrell's game was his missed kick. He had sent numerous people through gaps and was tackling ABs around the park, especially that hit he shared with Te'o on Bill Williams. Yes, he wasn't as commanding as usual, but still played fine rugby. Examples of good play: cross kick to daly (not even his thing), multiple pull back passes putting players into holes (especially Davies), big hits (like Bill Williams)

[@KrispKiwi]

At 2:58 it looks like 12 is obstructed from making the tackle.

[@jordanv330]

How come they didn't select Julian Savea?

[@bena3341]

Because on current form he is behind Ioane and Naholo.

[@Mr.ZooYYa]

Rugby is a nice sport

[@finn54123]

All blacks won, lost, then tied. Highlanders won. Obviously they weren’t facing the best possible lions team tho

[@sliew9120]

that first try by lions, Sonny wiliams was impeded by a lions player #12 as he went to tackle liam williams,#12 actually blocked Sonny williams,watch as #12 checks Sonny as Sonny turns to tackle Liam

[@RealNzlord]

lions played very well for 60 mins just needed to be able to finish off it could of been a lot closer than what it was

[@Phil_McAvity]

Serves the lions right for being big headed and fielding half their reserves.