The first Test between the All Blacks and British & Irish Lions is done and dusted with New Zealand recording a convincing 30-15 win at Eden Park.
Warren Gatland's side looked threatening in the first half when Sean O'Brien finished a breathtaking try that started 10 metres from their own goal line, but on the whole the Lions struggled to turn their breaks into points in what has been a recurring theme on tour to date.
On the other end of the spectrum the All Blacks pounced on any opportunity as Rieko Ioane dotted down for two tries while Codie Taylor did brilliantly to score the opener.
The social media reaction was swift, with many former players from the four Home Nations left frustrated.
Lions had 4 chances and score once. NZ are 3 from 3. There's the difference #ABvBIL
— Matt Dawson (@matt9dawson) June 24, 2017
Some people saying the scoreline doesn't reflect the match - it does. That's what happens when you don't take your chances & NZ do.
— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) June 24, 2017
Lions - 5 chances, score twice.
— Rory Lawson (@rorylawson9) June 24, 2017
NZ - 3 chances, score 3.
Add a few Lions unforced errors & silly pens + ABs class and thats the game.
Lions discipline and ball retention played into NZ hands. Lions have potential just need to take their opportunities! #LionsNZ2017
— Maggie Alphonsi MBE (@MaggieAlphonsi) June 24, 2017
It was all smiles though for a couple of former All Blacks, with New Zealand's performance catching the attention of some beyond the game of rugby.
Beauty..Game men! 👊🏿✊🏿 @AllBlacks
— Ma'a Nonu (@maavelous) June 24, 2017
Yesssssss @AllBlacks 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 1-Zip
— Victor Vito (@VictorVito1103) June 24, 2017
They not called The Mighty ALL BLACKS for nothing!!!
— Breyton Paulse (@BreytonPaulse) June 24, 2017
Well played @AllBlacks👏👏amazing as always.
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) June 24, 2017
The @AllBlacks have a 77% win record in Test rugby.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 24, 2017
Greatest team ever - in ANY sport.
There was mixed feedback for South African referee Jaco Peyper after the Lions were penalised 11 times to the All Blacks' six.
I thought referee Peyper had a superb day and contributed mightily to the quality of the test #NZLvBIL #LionsNZ2017 #SuperRugby
— Jonathan Kaplan (@RefJK) June 24, 2017
Jaco Peyper - you've been fantastic today! That's how to ref...be a spectator!
— KP (@KP24) June 24, 2017
The series now moves to Wellington for the second Test next Saturday.
