The Lions saw an early 17-point lead wiped out by Bay of Plenty at Rotorua’s International Stadium – and had number eight Lawrence Dallaglio carried off – as their New Zealand tour opener produced a gruesome reality check.

Ronan O'Gara is determined to prove to Lions head coach Sir Clive Woodward that Jonny Wilkinson is not the only fly-half option available for the Test series against New Zealand.

Gordon D’Arcy has called for the Lions to stamp their mark on New Zealand with a comprehensive victory over Bay of Plenty in Saturday’s opening tour match.