New Zealand v British & Irish Lions - First Test Match - Eden Park

 The DHL Lions Series trophy is seen ahead of the Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at Eden Park on June 24, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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The Lions players face up to the Haka prior to kickoff during the first test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at Eden Park on June 24, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Sean O'Brien of the Lions dives over to score his team's first try during the first test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at Eden Park on June 24, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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 Sonny Bill Willams of the All Blacks is tackled during the Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at Eden Park on June 24, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Rieko Ioane of the All Blacks dives over to score his team's second try during the first test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at Eden Park on June 24, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Sonny Bill Williams of the All Blacks is tackled by Owen Farrell and Ben Te'o of the Lions during the first test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at Eden Park on June 24, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Sam Whitelock of the All Blacks wins the lineout during the Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at Eden Park on June 24, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Kieran Read, captain of the All Blacks (C) is tackled during the Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions at Eden Park on June 24, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(June 23, 2017 - Source: Fiona Goodall/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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All Blacks 30 - Lions 15
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2nd Test:

July 1

Westpac Stadium, Wellington

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June Test 2016 / NZ v Wales / Eden Park

 Luke Romano of the All Blacks takes the ball in the lineout during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Wales at Eden Park on June 11, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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New Zealand recovered from being 15-18 down at the break to win 39-21 in their opening Test against Wales in Auckland on Saturday.

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 Kieran Read of the All Blacks is tackled by George North of Wales during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Wales at Eden Park on June 11, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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A general view is seen during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Wales at Eden Park on June 11, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(June 10, 2016 - Source: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Man of the match: A few men on both sides put their hand up for this award as Liam Williams and Taulupe Faletau stood out for Wales while Waisake Naholo and Kieran Read were impressive in black. But we go forBen Smith, who again showed his importance to this New Zealand side.

Moment of the match: When the Welsh scored through Taulupe Faletau in the tenth minute, it set the tone for a brilliant game to start this June series.

Villain of the match: We don’t like to pick up on an error in such an entertaining game but Wayne Barnescalling Aaron Cruden’s pass to TJ Perenara forward was one for the archives. Despite several replays and advice from elsewhere Barnes stood by his decision. An amazing call.

Match Report Here: Planet Rugby

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 Kieran Read of New Zealand clashes with Taulupe Faletau of Wales going after a high ball during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Wales at Eden Park on June 11, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Brodie Retallick of the All Blacks looks to fend during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Wales at Eden Park on June 11, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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The Rugby Championship / Eden Park / Bledisloe Cup

 Scott Fardy of the Wallabies is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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 Julian Savea of the All Blacks makes a break during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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New Zealand produced rugby from another planet as they bounced back from the draw in Sydney with a blistering 51-20 win over Australia.

Played out at a ferocious pace and the odd handling error aside, this was New Zealand's best rugby of the year so far.

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 Matt Toomua of the Wallabies runs the ball during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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 Michael Hooper of Australia breaks through tackles to score a try during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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There was even time to break a record in the final minute, Steven Luatua ensuring that New Zealand put 50 points on Australia on home soil for the first time with his try under the sticks after the hooter.

Any nagging suggestion before kick-off that Steve Hansen's men were on the slide was instantly trashed.

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 Wycliff Palu of the Wallabies is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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 Conrad Smith of the All Blacks is tackled by Kurtley Beale of Australia during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(August 22, 2014 - Source: Martin Hunter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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They simply played at an unbreathable tempo for Australia, or indeed any other side on the planet. Cataloguing all of the brilliant individual moments will take some time.

It's a game played on a different level, a persistent hunt for space with hands always open and passes so well timed that opponents are denied the chance to play and are constantly threatened. Like a turbocharged game of Sevens with 15 men. New Zealand are the kings of it, mesmerising when they find their groove.

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 Julian Savea of the All Blacks breaks away to score a try during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(August 22, 2014 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Kieran Read of the All Blacks takes a lineout ball during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(August 22, 2014 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Man of the Match: Hard to look past Brodie Retallick, the monster lock who played his best game yet for his country.

Moment of the Match: McCaw's sin-binning was a rarity, but when Julian Savea raced away for the second try the tone of the match was settled.

Villain of the Match: Lifting the leg in the maul was pretty dumb by Rob Simmons.

Match Report from Planet Rugby:

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 Matt Toomua of the Wallabies is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(August 22, 2014 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Brodie Retallick of the All Blacks charges forward during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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 All Blacks captain Richie McCaw holds the Bledisloe Cup aloft after winning The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Brodie Retallick of the All Blacks is helped up on the try line during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 23, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(August 22, 2014 - Source: Martin Hunter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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