Toby Faletau

It was a far from perfect performance, but Gatland’s ‘pro-active’ selection was vindicated

Lions coach said demonising in New Zealand press has helped to motivate his team

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says Warren Gatland’s side deserved second Test win

All Blacks reduced to 14-men in 25th minute as Sonny Bill Williams sent off

Sonny Bill’s rugby league roots, totemic Itoje, Barrett’s boot and Garces’ nerves of steel

Gatland leaves first Test captain out in Wellington, Henshaw and North out of tour

Coach suggests Henderson’s yellow might cost him Test place against All Blacks

O’Brien’s try threw the visitors a lifeline but New Zealand’s class told long before the end

Tourists have their moments but Lions unable to live with All Blacks pace

Peter O’Mahony still likely to captain Lions against All Blacks on Saturday

Creativity still an issue, did any of the Irish do enough for test selection and give the Haka a rest

The backrow and frontrow places are up for grabs while Webb stakes a serious claim

Rather than quick ball, Lions seek contact, which is tough to resource

Scrumhalf links well with Owen Farrell to boss the game for the tourists

Captain Sam Warburton acknowledges the need for improvement after shaky first outing

New Zealand media deliver scathing verdict on tourists after narrow opening victory