British & Irish Lions Face Off With The All Blacks


2017 British and Irish Lions tour
New Zealand vs Lions
First test match
Eden Park
Auckland, New Zealand
Saturday, 24 June 2017
Kick-off is at 09h35 CAT
New Zealand will host British and Irish Lions in the first test match at the Eden Park in Auckland, in New Zealand on Saturday.

The All Blacks are coming off 78-0 win over Samoa in the Rugby Union international match at the Eden Park last week Friday. The victory extended New Zealand's winning streak to four matches. They defeated Italy, Ireland, France and Samoa during their current winning run. The last time the All Blacks lost was against Ireland last November in Chicago, U.S.A. New Zealand's last home defeat was against South Africa in 2009.

Lions defeated Gallagher Chiefs 34-6 in a preparatory match for their test matches against New Zealand in Hamilton on Tuesday. This was the European side's second consecutive victory - having defeated New Zealand Maori, before facing Chiefs this week. Lions' last defeat was against Highlands in another preparatory match for the Warren Gatland-coached side almost two weeks ago.
New Zealand and Lions have met 38 times since 1904. All Blacks have won 29 matches compared to Lions' six victories.
Head-to-Head
New Zealand - 29
British and Irish Lions  - 6
Draws - 3
Key Stats
1904 - The first match between New Zealand and Lions took place in 1904 and the former won 9-3 in Wellington.
2005 - The most recent match between New Zealand and Lions took place in 2005 and the All Blacks won 38-19 in Auckland.
1993 - The last time Lions beat All Blacks was in 1993. The European side won 20-7 in Wellington.
1971 - The last time New Zealand and Lions drew was in 1971. The two sides drew 14-14 in Auckland.
634 - New Zealand have accumulated 634 against Lions.

Published: 06/23/2017