Provincial Union XV v Y Llewod Rygbi

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-To be successful in New Zealand...

-..you have to go out there

-with confidence.

-Playing for the Lions

-is the pinnacle...

-..for any British and Irish player.

-We've got a great squad,

-great squad.

-Best squad I've been involved with

-for a long time.

-I think we've got a nice blend

-of youth, experience.

-Look at the talent in the squad.

-I think we're good enough

-to go out to New Zealand and win.

-Yes, a warm welcome

-for the first match...

-..on the Lions tour to New Zealand.

-Warren Gatland's men face a stern

-test over the next five weeks.

-Three tests against the All Blacks,

-the best team on the planet...

-..and another seven games

-in a country...

-..that lives, sleeps

-and breathes rugby.

-Is the schedule too tough? It's

-a big ask - do they have a chance?

-Many former internationals will

-attempt to answer that question...

-..over the next few weeks.

-We start with the Jones boys -

-Dafydd and Deiniol.

-A warm welcome to you. There are

-so many expectations of this tour.

-It's a huge challenge -

-are you confident at the start?

-You can't go there

-without confidence.

-It's a difficult, challenging tour.

-It's a strong squad.

-Warren Gatland and his coaching

-staff are confident.

-They have to build momentum,

-grind out victories...

-..and make sure they start

-on the front foot.

-The start is crucial,

-as is the momentum on tour.

-Do you believe this is

-a David and Goliath battle?

-Maybe so, but the Lions' squad

-have experience and talent.

-Can Warren Gatland and his crew

-unite this talent together...

-..over the next three weeks

-before the First Test.

-They have to turn that team

-into the best in the world...

-..to overcome the All Blacks.

-There are only a few weeks

-to gel the squad.

-For now, thanks Dafydd and Deiniol.

-Well, Whangarei is the destination

-for the first match.

-The Lions haven't lost

-an opening match since 1971.

-They have never lost in Whangarei...

-that record intact.

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-Without further ado, let's join

-the commentary team in New Zealand.

-Gwyn Jones and Gareth Rhys Owen.

-The Provincial Barbarians side are

-made up mostly of semi-pro players.

-Nine of the starting 15

-have played Super rugby.

-The outside-half has played

-for the Auckland Blues...

-..and look at his surname -

-yes, Bryn Gatland...

-..the son of Lions' coach,

-Warren Gatland.

-Four Welshman are included

-in the Lions' team...

-..three in the back row...

-..with Sam Warburton recovering

-from a knee injury.

-Sexton starts at No.10.

-Keep an eye out for Ben Te'o

-in midfield.

-He's a player Warren Gatland

-will favour...

-Sam Warburton has the honour

-of leading out the Lions.

-This is Alun Wyn Jones'

-14th appearance in a Lions shirt.

-A smile on his face, Bryn Gatland.

-While his father

-was coaching in Europe...

-..he's been in New Zealand preparing

-for his professional career.

-Our referee is Angus Gardner

-from Australia.

-Warren Gatland's campaign in New

-Zealand is started by his son, Bryn.

-A mistake from the Lions.

-A rusty start.

-They've only been in New Zealand

-for three days since landing.

-An early opportunity

-for this provincial team.

-Some confusion from both sides.

-It's very messy.

-Here's Gatland. Not the best kick.

-Hogg.

-They'll be looking

-to settle their nerves early.

-A mistake from Henderson.

-The Lions will be nervous too.

-They'll be expected to win easily

-against this semi-pro side...

-..the New Zealand

-Provincial Barbarians.

-Laidlaw. He'll be joining

-Clermont Auvergne next season.

-A late addition.

-A chance to see

-the Lions' kicking strategy.

-Warren Gatland

-likes to keep the ball alive.

-He doesn't favour kicking to touch.

-Gatland. The miss-pass.

-Here's Reece, the dangerous Fijian.

-Sweeney, the most experienced

-in the hosts' side.

-Mewett, the second row.

-Gatland again.

-The door is slammed in his face.

-Once again, they're using

-the width of the pitch.

-Great play from the winger.

-Vaka over the 22.

-Sexton up quickly.

-A great start from the team thrown

-together in the past few days.

-They've shown good ball retention.

-The tempo in their play

-has really caught the eye.

-Untidy. It's been knocked on.

-Both teams will appreciate

-the break.

-Stuart Hogg standing right

-behind Sexton.

-They've paired up behind the scrum.

-An interesting set-up

-from the Lions.

-The foundation work is perfect.

-Laidlaw. Sexton.

-Back to Seymour. Over the 22.

-They're going in the same direction.

-The Lions in possession.

-Their first visit to the 22.

-Sexton.

-Sexton on the blindside.

-Hogg does well

-to keep the ball alive.

-Best. He will want

-a happier tour this time around.

-Laidlaw tucks in as flanker

-to secure the ball.

-Alun Wyn Jones tries to off-load.

-This is better from the Lions.

-Laidlaw stumbles. Henderson.

-Sexton. Joseph.

-Te'o once again in the move.

-He's been driven back in the tackle.

-Gatland's patterns

-are evident already.

-The forwards

-are taking the ball up a lot.

-Te'o's been an effective carrier

-These are the same patterns we've

-seen with Wales for nine years.

-during the week.

-It doesn't look that smooth so far.

-Stratton is the scrum half.

-Mewett the second row.

-Gatland. He likes to kick.

-That was a poor kick

-after a well judged kick earlier.

-Watson boots it downfield.

-Gatland's kick started the move.

-A little kick

-to turn the defensive line.

-Here comes Laulala.

-You recognise the name.

-You'll know his brother, Casey.

-He's lost the ball.

-Watson.

-Only six of the Lions' starting XV

-have worn the shirt before.

-Nine are making their debuts.

-One of those is Greig Laidlaw.

-Sexton has plenty of experience.

-Sinckler is the Harlequins prop.

-Sexton again. Here's another

-Harlequins prop, Marler.

-They're playing a lot off the No.10.

-Runners are either side of Sexton.

-It's easy to defend.

-That's why the ball

-is slow coming back to them.

-The speed and inventiveness

-of the first quarter...

-..all belongs to the Barbarians.

-They're moving the ball around,

-they look the more exciting side.

-Johnny Sexton.

-This is his eighth appearance

-for the Lions.

-He missed the first,

-he slots over the second.

-The first points of the tour

-for Johnny Sexton.

-The Lions lead 3-0.

-For the second time,

-Henderson fails to gather.

-The Lions look rusty,

-communication isn't the best.

-Is that to be expected?

-Yes, but the same is true

-of the opposition today.

-There's so much to play for,

-everyone's a little nervous.

-A well-judged kick.

-Laulala. He has plenty of support.

-Laulala goes on his own

-and off-loads.

-Finau slides over.

-Faletau with a miraculous tackle.

-That's the danger if you kick

-to a counter-attacking side...

-..as all sides are in New Zealand.

-A wonderful counter-attack

-from Laulala.

-A heroic tackle to save the day.

-They go to the back.

-Gatland with the kick again.

-He has plenty of tricks.

-Where will this one land?

-A game of ping pong.

-It's back on the Barbarians' side.

-in the tackle...

-..but the Barbarians play on.

-Goodhue, the blond-haired lock.

-The forwards collect once again.

-A try here would be exactly

-what the Barbarians deserve.

-Boshier. Sexton was up quickly.

-Best is in close support.

-The ball has been slowed down.

-Henderson comes through

-the middle illegally.

-Mewett.

-Plenty of pressure.

-The captain, Anderson-Heather.

-He's scored. The first try of the

-game for the Provincial Barbarians.

-They deserve the try.

-The captain popped out with the ball

-and headed for the space.

-He eluded the first tackler

-and over he went.

-With 28 minutes on the clock...

-..what messages

-would be coming down to the players?

-They need to control

-the tempo of the game.

-At the moment, the tempo of

-the game is too much for the Lions.

-Reece. An off-load to Boshier,

-the open side flanker.

-You saw the replacement,

-Jonah Lowe on the field.

-Once again,

-the Lions have possession.

-A sensible call from Faletau.

-He could see the opportunity

-for an interception.

-Moriarty has been quiet.

-Hogg off-loads.

-Te'o looks for Sinckler.

-Sinckler up to the 22.

-A slick move from the Lions.

-Te'o again.

-Seymour looks for work.

-Moriarty was standing still,

-then he drives on.

-Have they created an overlap?

-Joseph to Hogg.

-Hogg, Watson is outside him.

-Not the best pass.

-You expect better

-from players like Hogg.

-The New Zealanders take it quickly.

-You would have expected that ball

-to be in front of Watson...

-..and the Lions to score

-Not the best skills,

-you expect better.

-Hogg's having a nightmare

-in this first game.

-Here he is.

-What does he have to offer here?

-His foot was in touch.

-Here's the chance.

-The pass behind Joseph.

-Draw the man in

-and the try would have come.

-You expect better.

-The ball swerved on the wind.

-This is beyond

-the Barbarians' wildest dreams.

-So effective, so encouraging.

-They're playing good,

-organised, attractive rugby.

-This man, Bryn Gatland,

-is the chief orchestrator.

-Something different again. Sometimes

-it works, sometimes it doesn't.

-Laidlaw. Te'o.

-Hogg. He hasn't had

-the finest first half hour.

-Faletau on his shoulder tidying up.

-Henderson.

-They like going back

-to the forwards.

-Best at 10.

-They're slowing the game down when

-they need to pick up the tempo.

-Jonathan Joseph.

-Moriarty is strong and powerful.

-Off goes Moriarty. Into the 22.

-Sinckler does well

-to release the ball.

-Te'o is strong again.

-He looks for the pass.

-Stuart Hogg, has he slipped?

-This is better from the Lions.

-They're over the line.

-No try,

-but they are starting to click.

-That's better.

-That's what Hogg can do.

-He hit a great angle.

-Sinckler did well.

-Te'o held the ball up, the support

-players chose an angle off him.

-I thought Hogg

-could have slid in there.

-Faletau has shown his class

-time after time.

-He's isolated there.

-Alun Wyn Jones.

-Over the advantage line.

-The Lions are playing a power game.

-That's the third time the forwards

-have carried the ball.

-It's slow.

-Jonathan Joseph.

-He wants the ball on the front foot.

-Here we go again.

-The forwards around the corner.

-This is Gatland's system.

-Nothing's changed.

-It's been the Welsh way for years.

-Hogg. This time to Watson.

-This time a little earlier.

-Watson does well off his wing.

-No try for the Lions so far.

-Faletau once again.

-Adventurous. Skilful.

-Within a metre.

-Once again he's been held up.

-That's Gatland's strategy

-in one passage of play.

-The same direction, time after time.

-Good work from Sinckler

-and Henderson to put Faletau clear.

-Plenty of power to reach the line

-but he couldn't ground the ball.

-They might have scored but

-the referee wasn't well positioned.

-The backs in pods.

-It's out to the backs once again.

-Joseph. Joseph slips.

-Joseph. He's been held up again.

-That's the end of the half.

-The final play speaks volumes.

-At half time, in Whangarei,

-they trail 7-3.

-Not the start the Lions wanted

-to say the least.

-They'll need to improve

-in the second half...

-..if they want to start

-with a victory.

-The second half coming up on S4C.

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-Welcome back.

-Plenty to discuss at half-time

-for the Lions.

-No changes, Gwyn, but they need

-to change their attitude.

-Should they have replaced players?

-We will see players

-coming off the bench soon.

-Farrell will be coming on.

-Where will he play?

-At centre or fly-half.

-More than that, we need to see

-more energy in the Lions' play.

-This man had a great first half -

-Bryn Gatland, Warren's son.

-Not the best kick to restart.

-Stuart Hogg. A few mistakes

-from him in the first half.

-Best.

-Sexton. He looks for Seymour

-and finds Seymour.

-Seymour almost broke out

-of the tackle.

-Te'o. He looked dangerous

-in the first half.

-An early penalty for the Lions.

-Keeping possession

-and controlling the territory.

-They haven't looked dangerous

-with the ball in hand.

-There was a chance

-with Seymour coming inside Sexton.

-Some talented players

-don't look very comfortable.

-They've been adopting

-Warren Gatland's patterns so far.

-Sexton hasn't looked his best

-Johnny Sexton receiving treatment.

-Greig Laidlaw

-with the responsibility.

-The first points

-of the second half for the Lions.

-They're within a point - 7-6.

-Jonathan Sexton has been replaced.

-Owen Farrell is on in his place.

-Sexton's had a knock.

-Owen Farrell is on

-instead of Sexton.

-Gatland hasn't gone

-for the 10-12 axis in midfield...

-..with two footballers side by side.

-No, he's gone for

-an outside-half and a centre.

-Does that mean that either Farrell

-or Sexton will be the test No.10?

-Or will they work side by side

-as many had forecast?

-Alun Wyn Jones is up quickly.

-He's making up for the knock he had.

-Alun Wyn's weight

-was important then.

-He was up quickly and the Lions

-will look to him as a leader.

-Sinckler takes it quickly.

-The Lions need a burst of energy.

-He was isolated.

-He won't be doing that again.

-The plan is right,

-the idea is right.

-The Lions need to be fired up.

-They're still trailing

-after 50 minutes...

-..against the weakest opposition

-they'll face in this tour.

-Joseph was lurking,

-looking for the interception.

-Mako Vunipola.

-They'll be looking for him

-to have the ball in his hands.

-Faletau. Farrell.

-The ball and the kick.

-It's well measured. Laulala.

-Like his brother, he has quick feet.

-Casey's his brother. The Barbarians

-are playing with fire.

-Matich. Under pressure.

-Another effective tackle

-from Alun Wyn.

-He's starting to make an impression

-around the contact area.

-It misses touch.

-He forgot the ball. Te'o.

-Tadhg Furlong throws his weight

-into the tackle area.

-Faletau waits. Farrell waits.

-Jamie George.

-Vunipola. The replacements

-combine in the front row.

-They are very effective

-with the ball in hand.

-Moriarty. He's snagged by his shirt.

-Down the blindside on the far side.

-Watson's come close once.

-Finally, he's scored.

-their first try.

-It's been a long time coming

-but they are ahead.

-Owen Farrell has made a difference.

-He's taken the ball flat,

-he's thrown the right pass.

-He brought Moriarty

-in on a good line.

-He did the same with Watson.

-Moriarty broke through.

-Finally, the gaps appeared.

-Farrell drags the defenders in.

-to deceive the defence.

-Farrell has made a difference

-since he came on as a replacement.

-He hits it.

-It squeezes through the post.

-Here's a measure

-of the Lions' organisation.

-They haven't been together for long.

-They continue with the drive,

-that's the tactic.

-A play to nothing here.

-The penalty has come.

-What will they do? Will they look

-to secure the victory?

-Do they head for the touchline?

-No, well. Here's a measure

-of the pressure on the Lions.

-15 minutes to go

-and they're going for the posts...

-..against a semi-pro side.

-These players

-will be under pressure.

-This isn't

-what the majority expected.

-They expected an easy tour opener.

-Owen Farrell. Seven games

-on the tour four years ago.

-He's missed it

-but this could cause chaos.

-Where will the ball land?

-It was knocked on in the end.

-Inconsistency from Owen Farrell

-and that's rather unusual.

-A little unfair on the Lions.

-They looked the stronger

-of the two teams in the scrum.

-He misses touch.

-The Provincial Barbarians

-look tired.

-They've battled hard.

-They're still in the game.

-They trail by a converted score.

-Farrell.

-That speaks volumes...

-..they're going for the high kick

-this late in the game.

-It lands for Tipuric.

-Tipuric to Webb.

-Five metres from the try-line.

-It's been knocked on.

-We thought this would be the

-perfect game for Webb and Tipuric...

-..in the final 20 minutes.

-When things opened up, their natural

-skills would come to the fore.

-When an outside half uses the

-Garryowen with 12 minutes to go...

-..you do wonder

-about the attacking patterns.

-More questions than answers

-for the coaching team.

-Alun Wyn Jones is leading the Lions

-in Warburton's absence.

-Nice to see Warburton back and fit

-on the international stage.

-This game isn't over -

-it's worth noting that.

-A converted try would make life

-difficult for the Lions.

-They can't start the tour

-with a loss.

-They won't expect to do that.

-I think they've realised

-the challenge they face...

-..over the next five weeks...

-..and the standard that's needed

-to compete with the better teams.

-Auckland Blues

-await them on Wednesday.

-It's a definite step up.

-A provincial level.

-Here's Laulala.

-There are players at every level

-in New Zealand...

-..who can play attractive rugby.

-Tipuric is competitive

-on the ground.

-This game will have caused

-Warren Gatland a few headaches.

-The Provincial Barbarians playing

-adventurous, attractive rugby.

-Eight minutes to go.

-Matich lays it back.

-Renata is No.18.

-Who would have thought that the

-hosts would be going for victory...

-..in the final minutes of this game?

-When they've attacked

-with speed and agility...

-..it's highlighted the difference

-between the sides.

-The Lions will face teams

-with even better skills and speed.

-Judd is the replacement scrum half.

-have used their bench as well.

-Goodhue.

-On they go.

-The first knock-on by the Lions.

-It's a scrum to the Barbarians.

-Great defensive work from Tipuric.

-Great counter-attacking.

-in New Zealand.

-Laulala has shown the power,

-strength and vision...

-..to play this game.

-Tipuric had his hands on the ball

-and ripped it out.

-If you think of the All Blacks

-as the international side...

-..the Auckland Blues

-are a provincial side...

-..much like the Scarlets...

-..this team is a combination

-of players playing in a league...

-..similar to the Welsh Premiership.

-They are challenging the Lions.

-They have an opportunity to aim for

-This could be a memorable,

-historic victory against the Lions.

-It would be a disastrous start

-for the Lions.

-This wasn't meant to happen.

-It was meant to be

-an easy opening game on paper.

-Suddenly, they're on the back foot.

-Vunipola steals it.

-He's rescued the Lions.

-Great from Vunipola.

-Where did he come from?

-Relief for the Lions.

-Relief indeed.

-Fair play, it was a surging maul.

-This hasn't been the

-Barbarians' strength tonight.

-They have been far better

-with the ball in hand.

-I don't think it was the right idea

-to keep the ball tight...

-..and attack the Lions' strength,

-their pack.

-The final minute.

-Your impressions of the game

-if the Lions scrape a win.

-A disappointing performance.

-The Lions have had to grind out

-a win in their first game.

-They're running down the clock

-as they defend in their own half.

-Has anyone impressed you?

-Ben Te'o will be happy

-with his performance.

-Faletau has impressed too.

-Alun Wyn has been strong.

-That's your hooter now, time over.

-That will be time.

-That's the end of the game.

-The Lions have won but as you

-can see, from their faces...

-..it was hard work,

-it wasn't pretty...

-..somehow they've escaped

-with a victory.

-A performance and a game to forget.

-Plenty of hard work lies ahead

-but they begin with a victory...

-..by 13 points to 7.

-Well, the great escape

-was completed but it was close.

-The tour has started with a win

-but what about the performance?

-Daf and Deiniol put the game under

-the microscope after the break.

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-Welcome back.

-The Lions were victorious 13-7

-against the Provincial Barbarians.

-They scraped a victory in the end

-against a semi-pro side.

-Here's the reaction

-from New Zealand.

-It was, you know, it was tough.

-We created opportunities,

-we need to be more clinical...

-..in terms of finishing that.

-We got held up over the line

-about four times.

-If we're a bit more clinical

-in finishing those off...

-..the game's reasonably comfortable.

-It was tough for us.

-Some positives

-and still lots of things to work on.

-They tested us.

-It was a good first game to have.

-You'd much

-rather than a 50-point win.

-As long as we edge forward in

-each game, I'll be happy with that.

-In a game situation,

-getting used to it...

-..getting used to how

-different players like to play.

-We have to get on top of that.

-It might not have been as good

-as it could have been...

-..but we'll get better

-with the games to come.

-The concerns are being

-more accurate and finishing.

-The players will be disappointed

-that they created chances.

-The pressure in the game

-we put on ourselves...

-..emanated from our own errors.

-We weren't as accurate

-as we could be.

-We will get better from it.

-That's the reaction

-from New Zealand.

-Let's turn to our experts

-in the studio.

-Not the best start, Dafydd. Who

-was to blame for the performance?

-Nerves, fatigue, pressure.

-I think it's a combination

-of factors.

-This squad

-have only just got together.

-It was a victory, yes...

-..but Warren Gatland's game plan

-needs to be learned...

-struggled with it.

-That played

-into the Barbarians' hands...

-..and made it difficult

-for the Lions.

-We should praise the opposition.

-They raised their game

-knowing who they were up against.

-They were youngsters but they have

-played for the national U20 side.

-They haven't quite made it

-to provincial level.

-This was a huge stage for them

-and they did their best.

-For the Lions, some of the players

-grew into the shirt...

-..but some were evidently nervous

-and mistakes crept into their game.

-Some of those players

-will be disappointed.

-Dafydd talked about

-Gatland's system.

-That system was evident

-in the play...

-..even though the players have

-only been together for three weeks.

-It's difficult

-when you're learning a new system.

-It's an easy system to play

-but you have to do it effectively.

-Very early on, we saw the system

-we're used to with Wales.

-Forward coming around the corner.

-Alun Wyn Jones knows the system.

-He's controlling the play here.

-He's doing it effectively.

-It's playing

-into the Barbarians' hands.

-It will also play

-into the All Blacks' hands.

-The backs are wider,

-plenty of options...

-..but no, back into the strength

-of the defence...

-..which is hard to break down.

-Are we expecting more of this system

-over the next five weeks?

-I don't see the system

-changing that much.

-It works because it's effective.

-The forwards didn't cross

-the advantage line.

-They should be clearing the rucks...

-..and giving the scrum-half

-quick ball.

-The tempo picked up

-when Rhys Webb came on.

-When the forwards carry the ball...

-..they need to cross

-the advantage line.

-Individuals will come into the

-team, everyone will have a chance...

-..but who can

-implement the system best?

-The next fortnight

-will see a lot of experiments.

-If they want to succeed

-against the All Blacks...

-..the defence needs to be

-at its best.

-How will Andy Farrell feel

-after that performance?

-The defence was very narrow.

-Fair play to Bryn Gatland, that

-was a perfect kick to the winger.

-There are a lot of gaps

-out wide here too.

-It's one thing to do it here

-against the Barbarians.

-If they do this against the

-All Blacks, they'll be in trouble.

-You can defend narrowly but you

-must make the correct decisions.

-Laidlaw flies up

-but doesn't complete the tackle.

-If you fly up,

-you must be accurate.

-Dafydd?

-One thing they must do

-is stop the opposition.

-Steve Hansen and his team

-will have watched this.

-The Lions must make sure they don't

-give away cheap tries...

-..and provide more of a challenge.

-That's what Warren Gatland

-has done over the years.

-It's a positive start,

-it's a victory.

-They must build on this.

-Deiniol referred

-to Bryn Gatland's kick.

-He had a good game at outside half.

-Johnny Sexton needed a good game

-at outside-half...

-..after a difficult time

-with Leinster.

-He didn't have the best game.

-He left the field

-after 50 minutes...

-..and the course of the game changed

-when Owen Farrell replaced him.

-The timing was perfect

-to bring Farrell on.

-Sexton's had a difficult season.

-He's had a few injuries.

-We can see here - he playing flat

-and he has little options.

-He has to take the ball

-into the tackle area.

-He poses no threat which makes it

-difficult for the crew outside him.

-Again, the boys

-who've played for Gatland...

-..try and power their way

-over the line.

-Sexton has been out of form

-with Leinster over the past month.

-Throwing him in and expecting him

-to be a superstar is difficult.

-He didn't look confident.

-Farrell came on and played

-a better game.

-It'll be interesting to see

-if he plays at 10 or 12...

-..for the rest of the tour.

-Let's look at some of the positives.

-..and put their hands up

-for test selection.

-One of them was a Welshman,

-Taulupe Faletau.

-He was second choice

-according to some...

-..but with Billy Vunipola injured,

-he had a great game.

-He was special.

-Losing Vunipola was a big blow.

-Faletau was excellent.

-This should have been a try.

-Had he not been back in defence,

-turning the attacker over...

-..he would have scored the try.

-Great defensive work.

-He was one of the players who grew

-into the shirt and performed well.

-He did everything well.

-He put them on the front foot.

-His contribution in defence

-and attack was excellent.

-On the basis of this game,

-he is the No.8 to take the team on.

-He's a great athlete,

-he can off-load.

-He's a natural rugby player,

-he can do everything.

-He has fast feet and he's aware

-of everything around him.

-For me, he will definitely start

-the Test matches...

-..and he'll be up

-against Kieran Reed.

-That will be some match up

-and a challenge for both players.

-Ben Te'o had a great game

-in the centre.

-The way he played this afternoon...

-..is that the type of play

-to challenge New Zealand?

-In terms of Gatland's plan,

-he likes big centres.

-He's played Jamie Roberts at 12.

-He's been a big part

-of his game plan.

-We saw the same with Ben Te'o today.

-He ran strongly

-on the outside half's shoulder.

-Will he challenge

-the All Black midfield?

-He's a big boy, he is strong,

-he has good feet...

-..he can break a tackle.

-This boy has talent

-and he can break tackles.

-Let's talk about another Welshman

-who made his mark...

-..when the team was looking

-for leadership.

-Alun Wyn Jones was heroic

-in the second half.

-He's been there before and he's such

-an important player for the Lions...

-..as he has been for Wales

-over the years.

-He'll be happy if he starts

-the Test matches.

-He throws himself into the tackle.

-Without a doubt, if he stays fit,

-he hasn't played a lot recently...

-..but he's an important player

-for the Lions.

-It's good to see him back

-on the pitch having a good game.

-There's little time

-to lick the wounds.

-The next game is approaching.

-All roads lead to Auckland

-for the second tour match...

-..as the Lions take on

-the Blues in Eden Park.

-One player who knows a lot

-about the important of this visit...

-..is Welsh international

-Gareth Anscombe.

-He played for the side two years ago

-The team visits

-once every twelve years...

-..so certainly the Lions are

-hugely respected in New Zealand.

-The public will look forward

-to the challenge they bring.

-The Blues are a really big side,

-particularly the backs.

-If you give them any open ball,

-they're a tough team to contain.

-They won't want to be

-kicking poorly to them.

-For the Blues in the last 10 years,

-that's when they light up.

-That's when the crowd

-will get behind them.

-What about the tight schedule

-on tour?

-Do the Lions have any chance?

-There's two ways of looking at it.

-It will definitely give them

-a bit of an edge...

-..before they play the All Blacks.

-In those midweek fixtures...

-..those Super rugby sides will be

-desperate to get one over them.

-It will be a tough few weeks

-but one that's exciting to watch.

-Gareth Anscombe's looking forward

-to the game on Wednesday.

-Dafydd,

-what can we expect from the team?

-Warren Gatland has said he wants

-to give everyone an opportunity.

-Will we have the same game plan,

-the same nervousness?

-I don't know,

-it's all down to the individual.

-I'd expect new combinations

-and see who works best together.

-We might see Farrell

-and Jonathan Davies in the centre.

-I'd love to see that option

-in midfield.

-This is a very different challenge.

-They have to maintain the momentum

-and grow into the shirt.

-That's the challenge

-moving forward.

-It's an opportunity to experiment

-with different combinations.

-Auckland Blues

-will provide a challenge.

-They've swept away everyone

-in front of them in Super Rugby.

-They have a dangerous set of backs.

-I expect to see Sonny Bill Williams

-taking on the Lions.

-from the Lions...

-..but they have to start

-putting their hands up...

-..and show they can perform

-on this level.

-Who knows,

-we might see Bryn Gatland...

-..going head-to-head

-with his father once again.

-Thanks for now, Dafydd and Deiniol.

-There's plenty of rugby to come

-on S4C over the next week.

-We're back with highlights

-of the Lions' second game...

-..against the Auckland Blues

-at 10.00pm on Wednesday night.

-Before that,

-tomorrow night at 5.15pm...

-..Wales take on England

-in the U20 World Championships.

-There's plenty to come.

-We've learnt a lot during the

-Lions' first game in New Zealand.

-It's going to be some challenge

-and it could be a long summer.

-For now, cheerio.

-S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.