Lions’ margin for error is spent and All Blacks will only get better | Nick Evans
9 years ago by The GuardianThe Lions must be smarter and more physical in the second Test but the All Blacks will be ready for whatever Warren Gatland throws at themThe biggest problem for the British & Irish Lions is that the...
Gregor Paul: The All Blacks will improve - can the Lions?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThere was always going to be one undeniable truth to emerge from the first test - the All Blacks have the ability to raise their performance in Wellington.That much was never in doubt. As good as the tight...
Dylan Cleaver: Eden Park has become a result rather than a venue
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhether at the park or a nearby pub the prevailing mood was the same: the All Blacks will win this series, no matter what absolutely positively happens in Wellington this week.The reason was not that Beauden...
Rugby: All Blacks fullback Ben Smith doubtful for remainder of Lions series
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt would seem unlikely that Ben Smith is going to play for the All Blacks in Wellington. It wouldn't be a surprise if he didn't line up in the third either as concern is growing within the All Blacks as...
Final Lions Midweek Team Announced With Best As Captain
9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team newsUlster and Ireland's Rory Best will captain the British & Irish Lions against the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday (kick-off 7.35pm local time/8.35am Irish time).
Rory Best to lead Lions for tour game against Hurricanes
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has named Ireland international Rory Best as captain for the upcoming tour game against Hurricanes on Tuesday in Wellington.
Lions’ tactics likely to change: Hansen
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auAll Blacks boss Steve Hansen has tipped the British and Irish Lions to mix up their defensive strategy for Saturday’s second Test in Wellington, having been flummoxed by his side’s tactics...
Hansen: We can get down and dirty
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWith the job only half done, the All Blacks are heading to Wellington with a determination to hit just as hard and play even better in the second test.They played well for long periods at Eden Park, did...
Rugby: Physical tight five stand out for All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWith the job only half done, the All Blacks are heading to Wellington with a determination to hit just as hard and play even better in the second test.They played well for long periods at Eden Park, did...
Attack the All Black pack and the Lions can turn pressure on Barrett up to 10 | Nick Evans
9 years ago by The GuardianTime will tell if Beauden Barrett can cast a Dan Carter-like spell for New Zealand but the first Test intriguingly pits his versatile fly-half style against Owen FarrellBack in 2005 I was in and around...
