The British and Irish Lions gained a confidence-boosting win as their power told against the Maori All Blacks in wet conditions at Rotorua International Stadium.
Here’s who said what on social media:
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A tough contest, but a great night in Rotorua for the Lions fans…
Reaction: https://t.co/8tuZ2UC0p8 #LionsNZ2017 pic.twitter.com/DtnAUxV3uZ
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) June 17, 2017
There’s the @lionsofficial blueprint for the test series next week! Now we’ve got a contest!
— Andy Goode (@AndyGoode10) June 17, 2017
Good solid performance from the @lionsofficial 2day. Ben Te’o & Maro Itoje were class. Wonder if they’ll make the welsh lions next week
— Tom Varndell (@Tom_Varndell) June 17, 2017
FINAL SCORE
Congratulations to the @lionsofficial on a well deserved 32-10 victory over the #MaoriAllBlacks! #LionsNZ2017 pic.twitter.com/4SP3mjPXmh
— The RPA (@theRPA) June 17, 2017
That’s @lionsofficial highest ever total against the Maori, and they also hugely addressed their penalty issues of the first half. Plusses
— Andrew McKenna (@talkMacca) June 17, 2017
Ben T’eo is my MOTM #LionsNZ2017
— Aims (@amyjanegerrard) June 17, 2017
Maori All Blacks 10-32 Lions FT:
: Messam, Pen, Itoje
Cons: McKenzie, Halfpenny
Pens: McKenzie, Halfpenny (6)back on track! pic.twitter.com/kk7y6mI654
— BT Sport Rugby (@btsportrugby) June 17, 2017
78′ | The Lions have dominated the half but the #MaoriAllBlacks have an attacking scrum with the clock ticking down.#MABvBIL
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) June 17, 2017
Warburton for O’Brien and Farrell for Sexton and that’s pretty much my team for the first Test. #LionsNZ2017
— Liam Corcoran (@LiamCorcoran28) June 17, 2017
A brilliant occasion in Rotorua. A huge thanks to the Maori All Blacks for a great match.#MABvBIL#LionsNZ2017 pic.twitter.com/9Fo2oOXOp8
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) June 17, 2017
A brilliant occasion in Rotorua. A huge thanks to the Maori All Blacks for a great match.#MABvBIL#LionsNZ2017 pic.twitter.com/9Fo2oOXOp8
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) June 17, 2017
The Fog, The Moves, it could be a Thriller #MABvBIL (Quality from @kcshowcork)pic.twitter.com/1u2SnUUMe7
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) June 17, 2017
Lions – very good, dominant forward performance but try scoring chances unfinished – agaiin.
— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) June 17, 2017
Mate your arm shouldn’t bend there… #MABvBIL pic.twitter.com/BQ5ZSyDSSU
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) June 17, 2017
Don’t get me wrong Warburton is a class player but there are 2 others who just look hungrier than he does atm. Might have injury problems?
— Jacques Burger (@Nabasboer) June 17, 2017
Finn Russell of @GlasgowWarriors and @Scotlandteam joins the Lions squad: https://t.co/eQiq1DbYgc #LionsNZ2017 #AllForOne pic.twitter.com/tRcILhGicT
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) June 17, 2017
Dacey, Francis and Hill?? Does Gatland understand how this whole Lions thing works? #lions2017
— alison kervin (@alikervin) June 17, 2017
An Irishman , a Munster Man , & tonight the Warrior & Captain of the Lions @peterom6 … #lionsnz17 #MABvBIL pic.twitter.com/0o4Af5PLND
— Hector (@hectorirl) June 17, 2017