The Lions have never won at the Westpac and with the All Blacks unbeaten at home since 2009, the odds are stacked against Warren Gatland's men...Standing together: The Lions know it's win or bust this eveningThe thwack was perceptible through the cold Wellington air. In amongst a throng of All Blacks on the Westpac turf, …Continue reading »
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 »
The Lions led the Hurricanes by 14 points after 65 minutes before an Iain Henderson yellow card gave the 'Canes an unlikely route back for a drawPulling away: George North was the recipient of a fine Henderson offloadThe Lions midweekers gave Warren Gatland both questions and answers after a few days in which the head coach has …Continue reading »
Changes are expected for the Second Test, with Warren Gatland looking for the winning formula against a formidable All Blacks side, so who's in pole position?Point to prove: George North has all the motivation he needs to perform against the HurricanesSuper Rugby’s great entertainers, the Hurricanes lie in wait for the Lions this evening, with a power-packed side feature a …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 »
