The All Blacks have fallen for just the second time in almost two years, losing by three points to the British and Irish Lions.
A controversial red card for Sonny Bill Williams was a key moment in the match, prompting a re-shuffle in the All Blacks’ line-up and leaving them a man down on the field.
It was the Lions stingy defence that got them the win however, as they didn’t conceded a try all game and scored two of their own to take the win.
Scores were still level late in the piece before a penalty goal but the visitors up in the final minute.
The result means it’s a 1-all series, with a decider set to be played at Eden Park next week.
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