CRUS
No.Name
15Israel Dagg, FB
14Seta Tamanivalu, W
13Jack Goodhue, C
12David Havili, C
11George Bridge, W
10Richie Mo'unga, FH
9Bryn Hall, SH
1Joe Moody, P
2Codie Taylor, H
3Owen Franks, P
4Luke Romano, L
5Sam Whitelock, L
6Heiden Bedwell-Curtis, FL
7Matt Todd, FL
8Jordan Taufua, N8
Replacements
16Ben Funnell, R
17Wyatt Crockett, R
18Michael Alaalatoa, R
19Quinten Strange, R
20Jed Brown, R
21Mitchell Drummond, R
22Mitch Hunt, R
23Tim Bateman, R

*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold

Game Info

Venue: Apollo Projects Stadium
8:35 AM, June 10, 2017
All CommentaryKey Events

Match Commentary

81'+13-12 End of second half
80'
79'The Lions wrap up the final scrum of the match and Owen Farrell kicks the ball out into row Z.
79'We're into the final minute and the Crusaders are pinned back by their own 22. The Lions' defence has been hugely impressive and they force the knock-on.
77'The Crusaders finally gain a penalty at the scrum and they head up field. The hosts go to the tail of the lineout and then put the cross-field kick in but it flies out on the full.
74'The Crusaders try and break forwards but as has been the case all match the Lions stifle the opportunity. Johnny Sexton and Taulupe Faletau hold the ball up and and deliver another key turnover.
74'Substitute on - Mitch Hunt , Crusaders
74'Player substituted - Richie Mo'unga , Crusaders
72'Jed Brown goes to make a break down the left-hand wing but George North finds his man and bundles him into touch. We?ve gone to the TMO but it?s absolutely fine? play on!
71'
71'3-12 Penalty goal - Owen Farrell , British and Irish Lions
69'The door is closed a couple of times in succession and Mathieu Raynal penalises the Crusaders for being offside. Owen Farrell looks at the posts and nails a very easy kick at goal.
68'On the break Owen Farrell finds Johnny Sexton who makes the metres forwards and then Ben Te'o and Liam Williams combine out wide. This time the duo work well and when they get within five metres the forwards take over.
66'Substitute on - Dan Cole , British and Irish Lions
66'Player substituted - Tadhg Furlong , British and Irish Lions
66'Player substituted - Jamie George , British and Irish Lions
66'Substitute on - Ken Owens , British and Irish Lions
66'Substitute on - Tim Bateman , Crusaders
66'Player substituted - George Bridge , Crusaders
65'The Crusaders haven't enjoyed as much territory or possession and when they get some the Lions gain the turnover again. Conor Murray puts the kick right in behind Israel Dagg and they are back in the right area of the field.
62'
62'Substitute on - Mitchell Drummond , Crusaders
62'Player substituted - Bryn Hall , Crusaders
62'Player substituted - Heiden Bedwell-Curtis , Crusaders
62'Substitute on - Jed Brown , Crusaders
62'Substitute on - Jack McGrath , British and Irish Lions
62'Player substituted - Mako Vunipola , British and Irish Lions
62'Player substituted - George Kruis , British and Irish Lions
62'Substitute on - Maro Itoje , British and Irish Lions
60'The Lions are in full on defensive mode and they're stifling the Crusaders. Anthony Watson breaks away with a two-on-one, he finds Johnny Sexton. Sexton can't finish himself so he feeds CJ Stander but with his eyes on the try-line he fumbles the ball. A big chance goes begging...
57'The conclusion is a knock forward by Liam Williams before his chip through for Anthony Watson so it's a Crusaders' scrum on the 22.
57'TMO Time! We're looking for a possible knock-on from Liam Williams as he combined with Anthony Watson down the left-hand wing. The result was Watson touching down but the referee needs another look...
56'Player substituted - Sean O'Brien , British and Irish Lions
56'Substitute on - CJ Stander , British and Irish Lions
56'Player substituted - Luke Romano , Crusaders
56'Substitute on - Quinten Strange , Crusaders
55'
54'The Lions have the scrum feed on their own 22 and it's an important test against a Crusaders front three that are fresh onto the field. Mathieu Raynal does not like what he sees from the hosts and the Lions clear.
51'Jack Goodhue delivers a textbook step to leave Owen Farrell clutching at thin air and once he's made considerable ground he puts the grubber through. With the line in sight George Bridge can't quite take it cleanly and that's a big opportunity missed.
51'
51'Player substituted - Owen Franks , Crusaders
51'Substitute on - Michael Alaalatoa , Crusaders
51'Player substituted - Joe Moody , Crusaders
51'Substitute on - Wyatt Crockett , Crusaders
51'Player substituted - Codie Taylor , Crusaders
51'Substitute on - Ben Funnell , Crusaders
50'Ben Te'o is certainly keeping the Lions on the front foot but a fumble just halts the Lions momentum. Two errors in the space of a number of minutes for the centres.
49'The Crusaders deal with the lineout under pressure well. Richie Mo'Unga clears away but Liam Williams keeps the ball alive and the Lions have another opportunity to press forwards.
48'Lions set up the attack on half-way, Owen Farrell executes the wrap around before Jamie George continues the momentum forwards. Farrell then spots the space behind and pins the Crusaders back into the corner - great spot from the fly-half.
46'There's a touch of concern for the Crusaders regarding the fitness of Israel Dagg, he's being closely watched by the physios right now.
44'Surprisingly Owen Farrell's penalty doesn't go over despite looking very close and we remain locked at 3-9.
43'Both sides are just getting involved in a spot of kick tennis before Taulupe Faletau decides to carry and flies into Jordan Taufua. The Lions are back on the front foot and driving hard into contact. The penalty arrives as the Crusaders don't roll away and Owen Farrell points to the posts.
41'Jonathan Davies and Stuart Hogg aren't back onto the field so Johnny Sexton and Anthony Watson remain in the Lions' back-line.
41'+13-9 End of first half
40'Both sides' half-time team talks have been completed and they're back on the park. Richie Mo'Unga gets us back underway and we've 40 cracking minutes ahead!
40'
40'The Lions are up to ten phases but the Crusaders gain the loose ball and look to go from deep. It had the potential to worry the Lions but a slip meant that the hosts decided to call it a day to the half and get into the changing room
40'3-9 Start of second half
39'Jamie George finds George Kruis and while Conor Murray can't take the next ball cleanly the Lions are still pressing forwards and keeping the ball in hand.
38'The Lions clear well and Richie Mo'Unga flies it long and gives full-back Anthony Watson something to think about. The bounce isn't a favourable one but the Bath man handles it well and a Lions penalty get them back onto the front foot.
37'Codie Taylor finds Heiden Bedwell-Curtis but the transfer to Jordan Taufua isn?t a clean one and the Lions get the scrum. The visiting pack then dominate their hosts and Mathieu Raynal awards the penalty to the Lions.
35'Five minutes from half-time the Crusaders are going for the corner... big moments for both teams.
35'The Crusaders continue to press forwards, they think that they?ve grounded but we?re heading to the TMO. The video review is inconclusive and we?re heading back to a penalty for not rolling away.
35'
34'Initially the Lions' defensive line looks all at sea but they scramble brilliantly. Sean O'Brien and Conor Murray combine to make a try-saver before Jamie George handles the cross-field kick as calmly as you like.
33'Off a Crusaders knock-on the Lions are going through the gears and looking to catch their hosts unawares. Yet, Alun Wyn Jones fumbles the ball himself and the Crusaders fly up-field.
31'3-9 Penalty goal - Owen Farrell , British and Irish Lions
30'The Crusaders are penalised again and the Lions go to the corner. The pack sets up the rumble forwards and when it stops the hosts are penalised for being offside. It's extremely kickable and Owen Farrell points at the posts.
29'Substitute on - Johnny Sexton , British and Irish Lions
29'Player substituted - Jonathan Davies , British and Irish Lions
28'Jonathan Davies has been called off for an HIA assessment so that means that Jonathan Sexton will come on and fly-half and Owen Farrell moves to 13.
26'Once again the Crusaders totally miss the restart - Luke Romano is lifted high but the pod is way off the mark. Liam Williams secures the ball for the Lions and Owen Farrell fires a pass out to Jonathan Davies but the Welshman just can't quite hold onto it.
25'3-6 Penalty goal - Richie Mo'unga , Crusaders
23'The Lions defence is rock solid and they weather the pressure from the Crusaders and clear back to halfway. Matt Todd breaks forward and gets the pop out to Bryn Hall before Mathieu Raynal penalises the Lions for going off their feet at the breakdown. Time for a shot at goal.
21'The Lions had the put in on half-way line and the Crusaders' scrum is a huge one. After a bit of a scuffle breaks out and the hosts gain the penalty.
20'Substitute on - Anthony Watson , British and Irish Lions
20'Player substituted - Stuart Hogg , British and Irish Lions
19'
18'Once the maul breaks up the Lions eat up the turf through the crisp passing of Conor Murray and Owen Farrell but the Lions become isolated.
18'Once again the Crusaders are penalised at the scrum and today's referee - Mathieu Raynal - just asks Sam Whitelock to have a word with his players. Owen Farrell puts the ball into the corner and Jamie George finds his man, what can they do with this?
17'Tadhg Furlong draws the first penalty off the scrum and Owen Farrell once again points at the posts. He starts his familiar kicking routine and nails the opportunity. Just reward for the Lions' early efforts at the AMI Stadium.
17'0-6 Penalty goal - Owen Farrell , British and Irish Lions
15'
13'Conor Murray and Owen Farrell are really taking this game by the scruff of its neck early on and the fly-half makes sure of the first points of the match from the tee.
13'0-3 Penalty goal - Owen Farrell , British and Irish Lions
11'
9'Richie Mo'Unga puts boot to ball with a crip kick-pass out wide but George North and Stuart Hogg cut off the opportunity and bundle the Crusaders into touch.
7'The Crusaders are pinged at the lineout for closing the gap and then both sides slip and slide on the damp track. A Lions knock-on brings about our first scrum of the match - it's not a clean one as the Crusaders get the free kick.
6'The Lions are pinned back and the Crusaders have a key attacking opportunity with their own lineout five metres out. However, Codie Taylor misses his man and the Lions clear through Conor Murray.
3'It's all about the Lions early on as they're going through the phases and looking to punch holes through. Stuart Hogg comes up from full-back but he gets isolated and Jordan Taufua gains the turnover.
1'Alun Wyn Jones immediately gains the restart and the Lions quickly fly the ball wide. Owen Farrell finds Jonathan Davies in space but the Welshman?s final pass out to George North is intercepted by George Bridge. Stellar opening-minute, could have easily been a Lions try!
1'The Crusaders start with a haka and once they've laid down the challenge Owen Farrell gets ready to kick-off. The countdown is roared by the crowd and we're underway.
1'The Lions are out on the field and now it's the turn of the hosts to make the long walk out of the changing rooms onto the park at the AMI Stadium. As you'd expect the crowd erupts... it's almost game time!
1'
1'
1'A few moments ago Warren Gatland shared his thoughts: "This group has been together for ten days now and they have been really good in training the past few days and they looked very sharp and hopefully that transfers onto the pitch with a performance. I thought Alun Wyn Jones summed it up beautifully yesterday when he said it?s about the 23 playing collectively for the 41 so the players are aware of how important the performance is."
1'Few nerves jangling around the home nations this morning including from this man!
1'The atmosphere was building nicely a little earlier on... not long to go now!
1'The Crusaders have won all 14 of their Super Rugby games this season and they have no less than nine All Blacks that have been selected as part of their match-day squad.
1'Welcome to the third outing of the British & Irish Lions and it's a vital one in Christchurch against the Super Rugby leaders.
1'0-0 Start of first half