NZL
No.Name
15Israel Dagg, FB
14Waisake Naholo, W
13Anton Lienert-Brown, C
12Sonny Bill Williams, C
11Rieko Ioane, W
10Beauden Barrett, FH
7
9Aaron Smith, SH
1Joe Moody, P
2Codie Taylor, H
3Owen Franks, P
4Brodie Retallick, L
5Sam Whitelock, L
6Jerome Kaino, FL
7Sam Cane, FL
8Kieran Read, N8
Replacements
16Nathan Harris, R
17Wyatt Crockett, R
18Charlie Faumuina, R
19Scott Barrett, R
20Ardie Savea, R
21TJ Perenara, R
22Aaron Cruden, R
23Ngani Laumape, R

*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold

Game Info

Venue: Sky Stadium
8:35 AM, July 1, 2017
All CommentaryKey Events

Match Commentary

82'That was New Zealand's first loss at home since 2009 when they were defeated 29-32 by South Africa. Of course the record at Eden Park is one of the best in world sport and it's up to the Lions to see if they can break that in the decider.
81'Immediately after the full time whistle the Lions' tour captain Sam Warburton makes his expectations clear: "That's only half the job done. I'll be happy when we take the Test series home."
81'21-24 End of second half
80'Sean O'Brien carries forwards and with the seconds ticking down it's Conor Murray again who hears the hooter and after puts the ball in Row Z. Jérôme Garcès' full-time whistle confirms that we're off to Eden Park with a series to decide!
80'It's the shakiest of lineouts from the Lions but the ball eventually makes it's way to Conor Murray. The scrum-half boots it up-field and when the Lions gain the possession back it's about keeping it tight and letting the clock run down.
80'Substitute on - Nathan Harris , New Zealand
80'Player substituted - Codie Taylor , New Zealand
79'New Zealand have the ball in hand and they're pressing with real purpose. Aaron Cruden goes cross field with the kick and it has too much on it. With one minute on the clock this is the Lions' opportunity to take this game.
78'Owen Farrell shows nerves of steel and nails the kick at goal. There's still two minutes on the clock though... game on!
78'21-24 Penalty goal - Owen Farrell , British and Irish Lions
76'Charlie Faumuina is penalised for tackling Kyle Sinckler in the air and as a result Owen Farrell has the chance to take the Lions ahead with four minutes to go.
75'The scrum is set on the half-way line and New Zealand decide to opt to take it on with just seven men.
74'New Zealand are keeping the ball tight on the half-way line and testing the Lions defence and more importantly discipline. So far Warren Gatland's men are holding firm and a knock-on from Ngani Lauampe hands the ball back to those in red.
73'Substitute on - Scott Barrett , New Zealand
73'Player substituted - Sam Whitelock , New Zealand
70'Just when you thought that time was running out for the Lions Jamie George makes an bulldozing break forwards and off lightening quick ball Conor Murray snipes around the fringes of the ruck and dives over for the try. The Lions supporters erupt in the Westpac Stadium and Owen Farrell levels the game with the conversion.
70'21-21 Conversion - Owen Farrell , British and Irish Lions
69'21-19 Try - Conor Murray , British and Irish Lions
67'21-14 Penalty goal - Beauden Barrett , New Zealand
66'Player substituted - Aaron Smith , New Zealand
66'Substitute on - TJ Perenara , New Zealand
66'Player substituted - Mako Vunipola , British and Irish Lions
66'Substitute on - Sean O'Brien , British and Irish Lions
65'Beauden Barrett has found his range again and that puts the home side back out to a seven-point advantage. Ngani Lauampe is on the field for New Zealand and already he's starting to make yards around the park against the lighter Lions' midfield combination.
64'The most talked about moment of the first half was the card to Sonny Bill Williams - the first red received by a New Zealand player in a Test since 1967. Read all of the details about Sonny Bill Williams' card
64'Substitute on - Ardie Savea , New Zealand
64'Player substituted - Sam Cane , New Zealand
64'Substitute on - Jack McGrath , British and Irish Lions
64'Player substituted - Sean O'Brien , British and Irish Lions
62'The Lions finally get some quick ball and once they are on the front-foot it's the accuracy of passing out wide from Owen Farrell to Liam Williams and he provides the perfect ball out to Taulupe Faletau who powers over. The conversion flies wide but it's very much game on.
62'Player substituted - Tadhg Furlong , British and Irish Lions
62'Substitute on - Kyle Sinckler , British and Irish Lions
60'18-14 Try - Taulupe Faletau , British and Irish Lions
60'Substitute on - Aaron Cruden , New Zealand
60'Player substituted - Waisake Naholo , New Zealand
59'Player substituted - Alun Wyn Jones , British and Irish Lions
59'Substitute on - Courtney Lawes , British and Irish Lions
58'Following Mako Vunipola's card the Lions immediately give away another penalty and Beauden Barrett makes sure of the three points. That takes it out to beyond a score, what do the Lions have in response?
58'18-9 Penalty goal - Beauden Barrett , New Zealand
56'Yellow card - Mako Vunipola , British and Irish Lions
55'The TMO is called into action once again to review a clean out at the breakdown by Mako Vunipola that catches Beauden Barrett nastily. He is handed a yellow card and leaves the field.
54'We've mentioned the word discipline a number of times and after the break it's not improved from the Lions.
54'15-9 Penalty goal - Beauden Barrett , New Zealand
53'Mako Vunipola is penalised for a late hit from Mako Vunipola and once again the All Blacks' fly-half lines up a shot at goal... can he find his target this time?
53'Once again Beauden Barrett misses a kick at goal, he's not found his range as he'd like so far. Get out of jail free (again) for the Lions...
53'Substitute on - Charlie Faumuina , New Zealand
53'Player substituted - Owen Franks , New Zealand
53'Substitute on - Wyatt Crockett , New Zealand
53'Player substituted - Joe Moody , New Zealand
50'New Zealand are the ones playing with all of the freedom and confidence right now. Israel Dagg punches a hole through the middle and they look to have numbers on the right however Elliot Daly clears up nicely and we head back for a penalty against Maro Itoje.
48'12-9 Penalty goal - Beauden Barrett , New Zealand
47'Here's a stat for you...
47'Conor Murray is penalised for a high-tackle and once again Beauden Barrett steps up. This time the all flies through the middle of the uprights and New Zealand push ahead.
44'It's New Zealand that have the first opportunity for points at goal but Beauden Barrett's penalty opportunity flies wide. Discipline will be key for Warren Gatland's side.
42'New Zealand know that with a man disadvantage they need to try and force the Lions into panicking with the series on the line and immediately Beauden Barrett pins the Lions back in their own half.
41'Rory Best give his thoughts at the break: "The weather conditions are making it very difficult to play rugby out there. We?ve got the win the territory battle and keep our discipline to not give them access to our half."
41'+29-9 End of first half
41'+29-9 Penalty goal - Owen Farrell , British and Irish Lions
40'The hooter sounds as the Lions are on the attack and with a penalty advantage Conor Murray goes for the cross-field kick, it's well weighted and as Rieko Ioane doesn't take it cleanly but Anthony Watson just runs out of space. Back to the tee as Owen Farrell lines up the penalty.
40'9-9 Start of second half
37'Another infringement as Mako Vunipola is judged to have gone off his feet means that Beauden Barrett lines up the shot at goal and nails it. Once again New Zealand nudge ahead despite being a man down.
36'9-6 Penalty goal - Beauden Barrett , New Zealand
34'No sooner has Beauden Barrett slotted three points, the Lions' go-to kicker Owen Farrell does the same. With six minutes to the break can Warren Gatland's team take charge from this point on?
34'6-6 Penalty goal - Owen Farrell , British and Irish Lions
32'6-3 Penalty goal - Beauden Barrett , New Zealand
31'While the Lions have the numerical advantage Jack Nowell - who is on the field while Anthony Watson has his HIA - is penalised for going in at the side. Beauden Barrett lines up the shot at goal.
31'Substitute on - Anthony Watson , British and Irish Lions
31'Player substituted - Jack Nowell , British and Irish Lions
27'As a result of Sonny Bill Williams' card New Zealand reshuffle their set-up on the park.
27'Substitute on - Ngani Laumape , New Zealand
27'Player substituted - Jerome Kaino , New Zealand
25'Jerome Garces' words were very clear to Sonny Bill Williams as he handed him a red card: "I have no choice, I need to protect the player. It's a direct charge on the head."
25'Player substituted - Anthony Watson , British and Irish Lions
25'Substitute on - Jack Nowell , British and Irish Lions
25'Red card - Sonny Bill Williams , New Zealand
24'The TMO intervenes following a no-arm tackle from Sonny Bill Williams on Anthony Watson and the conversions between Jerome Garces and his team are about whether it will be a red card as there is contact to the head.
23'After enjoying so much of the early possession Owen Farrell's boot secures their first points of the game. In difficult conditions it's a huge kick from distance.
23'3-3 Penalty goal - Owen Farrell , British and Irish Lions
22'The rain is getting worse however when New Zealand concede the penalty and Owen Farrell immediately points to the posts.
20'3-0 Penalty goal - Beauden Barrett , New Zealand
18''Oooohhhh Maro Itoje' rings around the Westpac Stadium as the lock disrupts an All Black driving maul and wins the turnover back for the Lions. However from the scrum New Zealand gain the penalty and burst their opponents' bubble. Time for another shot at goal for Beauden Barrett.
14'Beauden Barrett's penalty doesn't find the target, instead it hits the posts and that will be a relief for the Lions.
12'The first time that New Zealand enter into the Lions half Jerome Garces penalises the Lions at the breakdown and the All Blacks have the first opportunity for points.
10'All of the territory and possession is belonging to the Lions with excellent hands from the two Jonanthans ? Sexton and Davies. A final ball on the other wing from Owen Farrell to Liam Williams floats marginally forwards and it's time for a scrum. Positive opening from the Lions with a physical forward pack and confident hands however no points as yet.
8'In the conditions the Lions' pack have started well and are looking to make a much bigger statement in Wellington than they did last week.
5'The Lions' forwards are making their mark early with Tadhg Furlong driving into Jerome Kaino. The prop pops the ball out to Maro Itoje however the lock just takes his eyes off it and that results in a knock-on.
2'A couple of early big hits from Alun Wyn Jones and Mako Vunipola sets out the Lions stall Following that the pressure on the New Zealand's lineout results in an All Blacks knock-on and our first scrum.
1'Today's referee is Jerome Garces and Johnny Sexton gets us underway at the Westpac Stadium... 80 huge minutes ahead!
1'It's 16 straight wins in this stadium for New Zealand but can the Lions turn that around and keep this Test series alive? Almost time to find out but first the haka.
1'Both teams are heading out onto the field. There's no improvement in the weather but the atmosphere is scintillating and there's a sea of red in the stands at the Westpac Stadium.
1'After Sir Ian McGeechan was taken ill to hospital ahead of kick-off, this update from his daughter is fantastic to see.
1'He'd love to be there in person however instead Stuart Hogg will be watching on while Liam Williams dons the 15 jersey in Wellington.
1'With two play-makers in the Lions' back-line the fact that it's teeming it down may not be ideal...
1'New Zealand's full-back Ben Smith was ruled out of this second Test as was Ryan Crotty. That means that Israel Dagg moves from the wing to 15, with Waisake Naholo wearing the 14 jersey and Anton Lienert-Brown taking over from Crotty in midfield. One change on the All Blacks' bench sees uncapped Ngani Laumape featuring for this colossal second Test.
1'On the bench Warren Gatland has gone with a five-three split between forwards and backs with CJ Stander, Courtney Lawes, BEn Te'o and Jack Nowell included.
1'Of course there's a few changes for the Lions selection wise with Jonathan Sexton and Owen Farrell forming a new look partnership while Maro Itoje starts and Sam Warburton returns to captain the side.
1'Welcome to a huge few hours ahead for the British & Irish Lions... it's second Test time and there's a series on the line.
1'0-0 Start of first half