Lions savour half-time breather after dismal test start

New Zealand 11 Lions 0 - HT

Sat, 25 Jun, 2005 - 09:57

New Zealand 11 Lions 0 - HT

The British and Irish Lions have endured a dismal start to the First Test, losing captain Brian O'Driscoll in seconds as New Zealand powered into a commanding half-time lead at Jade Stadium in Christchurch today.

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