The Rugby World verdict on the second Test between the Lions and New Zealand in WellingtonCorner stop: Taulupe Faletau scores the Lions first try. Photo: Getty ImagesThe Rugby World verdict on the second Test between the Lions and New Zealand in Wellington
Lions captain Sam Warburton is ready to step up for the second Test against the All BlacksPrimed for action: Sam Warburton during Lions training with Mako Vunipola. Photo: Getty ImagesLions captain Sam Warburton is ready to step up for the second Test against the All Blacks
The two Kiwi coaches have indulged in some low-level sledging all tour but the mood changed when Gatland was depicted as a clown by a local paperTime for a truce: For the moment, there's a ceasefire between Warren Gatland and Steve HansenAll tour, like two ageing prize fighters, Steve Hansen and Warren Gatland have kept each other at arm’s length, offering …Continue reading »
Injury to Ben Smith and Ryan Crotty has forced the All Black into making two changes to the side to face the Lions on SaturdayDanger man: Waisake Naholo has been drafted in onto the right wingThe All Blacks management have been forced into making two changes in the 23-man squad to face the Lions at …Continue reading »
Analysis of the First Test between the British & Irish Lions and New Zealand makes for sobering reading but there are positives ahead of next week...On the attack: The Lions have to regather themselves and win the second TestThe manner of defeat will concern Warren Gatland The British and Irish Lions’ 30-15 defeat in the first test will …Continue reading »