The British & Irish Lions gained a much-needed victory on Saturday against the Crusaders -- the form team of this season's Super Rugby competition.
The hosts had scored 74 tries this season but the Lions defence kept them try-less and the accuracy of Owen Farrell's boot provided the points required for the tourists.
Here we take a look at how Twitter reacted before, during and after this key victory for the touring party.
Before the game, it's fair to say there were a few pre-match nerves jangling coupled with a good deal of excitement regarding some of the key combinations that were about to take to the field.
Nervous but hopeful this morning #lionsnz17
— Will Carling (@willcarling) June 10, 2017
Looking forward to seeing how the Murray/Farrell partnership goes. #AllForOne 🏉
— Jason Robinson OBE (@Jason15Robinson) 10 June 2017
As with every match against the Lions the atmosphere was electric at the AMI Stadium and the Crusaders' haka certainly set the tone...
Now that is a Haka! Up the @crusadersrugby
— Dan Bowden (@danbowden_) 10 June 2017
After an intense first-half the Lions took a six-point lead into the sheds and here's what a few former players had to say about the first 40 and the standout individuals.
Good half from Lions v Crusaders - Farrell and Murray giving great direction. O'Brien T'eo and Faletau showing well.
— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) June 10, 2017
How on it is Sean O'Brien. What a half 🤛
— David Flatman (@davidflatman) June 10, 2017
Following the break the Lions continued to shut down the Crusaders' opportunities and ensured that they took the points required off the tee.
Once Mathieu Raynal that blown his whistle for full-time the overall assessment was a positive one as attentions now turn to facing the Highlanders on Tuesday.
Great 🦁result & some big positives in D, Set Piece & Exits..Mako Murray &Farrell the pick!!..need to work on taking those linebreaks created
— Mike Friday (@MikeFriday09) 10 June 2017
Blueprint for the series. Brilliant D, disrupted set piece and forced crusaders into a kicking game! Take chances that come.Gonna b a belter
— Nick Easter (@nick_easter) 10 June 2017
