Lions’ Wellington win stirs memories of 1993 Auckland decider

It was 24 years ago that a Lions win in Wellington was followed by the ‘Black-lash’ at Eden Park, where New Zealand romped to a 30-13 victorySean Fitzpatrick recalls it as the worst week of his life while conversely it featured one of the highlights of Warren Gatland’s playing career. It was the seven days between the British & Irish Lions’ 20-7 victory in Wellington in 1993 – until Saturday the last time the tourists have beaten New Zealand – and the subsequent Black-lash at Eden Park. And it comes sharply into focus with all roads leading to Auckland once more.Fitzpatrick had anticipated…