New Zealand snuffed out the British and Irish Lions’ hopes of a shock win with a ruthless display to take an iron grip on the three-Test series.
Here’s how social media reacted:
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Well done @AllBlacks, thanks for a great contest. #LionsNZ2017#NZLvBIL reaction➡️ https://t.co/cqchXpeoZ5 pic.twitter.com/naWGWKu6Qb
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) June 24, 2017
Good warm up test between @AllBlacks & @lionsofficial ..Now for the one the world has been waiting for is on Tuesday Vs @Hurricanesrugby
— Cory Jane (@CoryJane1080) June 24, 2017
Well at least the @lionsofficial test match didn’t disappoint. Great game2 watch and the battle of the 12s was good to see. #LionsNZ0217
— HenryTrinder (@HenryTrinder) June 24, 2017
Tough game for @lionsofficial – some good play, but how good are these @AllBlacks ⚫️
— Mark Cueto (@Mark_Cueto) June 24, 2017
Frightening thing is that New Zealand are likely to get better over the next two games.
— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) June 24, 2017
Beauty..Game men! ✊ @AllBlacks
— Ma’a Nonu (@maavelous) June 24, 2017
Lions discipline and ball retention played into NZ hands. Lions have potential just need to take their opportunities! #LionsNZ2017
— Maggie Alphonsi MBE (@MaggieAlphonsi) June 24, 2017
Calls for Itoje to start next week.
Henderson to take his bench spot? Lawes?
— Laura-Jane Jones (@MissLJJ) June 24, 2017
Well after such positive first 55, it has been a dissapointing end to this test match. @AllBlacks prove their quality again #clinical
— Lewis Moody (@LewisMoody7) June 24, 2017
Yesssssss @AllBlacks 1-Zip
— Victor Vito (@VictorVito1103) June 24, 2017
New Zealand 30-15 Lions FT:
Tries: O’Brien, Webb
Conversions: Farrell
Penalties: FarrellThe All Blacks prove too strong in the first test pic.twitter.com/dwE3uDe8Qc
— BT Sport Rugby (@btsportrugby) June 24, 2017
Key stat: With 46m in the 1st half, Liam Williams leads the metres gained for the @Lionsofficial after his sensational run #Fanalytics pic.twitter.com/zmkI0JUkYL
— EY Sports (@EY_Sports) June 24, 2017
The @AllBlacks skill level is off the charts!
— Andy Goode (@AndyGoode10) June 24, 2017
Players with 10 tackles or more:
Whitelock (11)
Faletau (20)
George (17)
Kruis (16)
O’Mahony (13)
Murray (11)
Vunipola (11) pic.twitter.com/XLlgwvY5se— TheRugbyPaper (@TheRugbyPaper) June 24, 2017
All Black Excellence at Key Moments. @lionsofficial error count has to drop… easier said than… https://t.co/0An4YYNCGD
— Will Greenwood (@WillGreenwood) June 24, 2017
Line out drive awful David, @AllBlacks shut it down before it even had a chance to start. 2 or 3 turnovers in that area. https://t.co/QP3IGxlrte
— Simon Shaw (@ShawseyShaw) June 24, 2017