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British and Irish Lions fan Alex Edwards’ chance meeting with some friendly locals led to a stay at the home of two New Zealand stars.

Warren Gatland's midweek squad have a chance to lift British and Irish Lions morale when they face the Hurricanes in Wellington.

Alex Edwards was invited to stay by the mother of New Zealand rugby stars Rieko and Akira Ioane.

Lions coach Warren Gatland's criticism of New Zealand's treatment of Conor Murray are "desperate", says All Blacks boss Steve Hansen.

Centre Jonathan Davies says the British and Irish Lions must improve their finishing and discipline in the second Test against New Zealand.

Chris Paterson is "delighted" that Ross Ford has surpassed his record of appearances for Scotland.

The British and Irish Lions are totally beatable in the second Test against New Zealand, says Sir Clive Woodward.

Rory Best will captain the British and Irish Lions for the team's next game against the Hurricanes on Tuesday.

The British and Irish Lions could have won, but All Blacks skill ensures no 'what-could-have-beens', says Lions great Jeremy Guscott.

Lions coach Warren Gatland says Liam Williams would assess his performance in their first Test defeat by New Zealand as "mixed".

The British and Irish Lions need to be "more physical" after Saturday's opening Test defeat to New Zealand, says head coach Warren Gatland.

For a moment, the Lions seemed to have New Zealand on the ropes - but then reality overcame hype, writes Tom Fordyce.

The British and Irish Lions must be more clinical to turn around a 1-0 Test series deficit in New Zealand, says winger Elliot Daly.

In his last column chronicling Scotland's summer tour, captain John Barclay admits his side did not show "maturity" in the 27-22 loss to Fiji.

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says his side will try and cut out the errors that cost them a win against New Zealand in the first Test of the series.

Gregor Townsend says Scotland did not reach the level they produced to beat Australia as they slipped to defeat by Fiji in Suva.

Scotland are outgunned by an inspired Fiji as Gregor Townsend's men end their summer tour with defeat in Suva.

Liam Williams' parents and partner did not expect him to be picked to start for the Lions against New Zealand on Saturday.

New Zealand cannot afford defeat against the British and Irish Lions in Saturday's first Test, says captain Kieran Read.

Team news, analysis, comment, stats and social media for the British and Irish Lions' first Test against New Zealand on Saturday.