New Zealand vs British and Irish Lions: 2nd Test

 Plum, cleverer is the correct term in that context. Read's body language after the whistle was priceless...probably the worst likeable AB captain ever in my book.

New Zealand will leave to lift their game in the final test. 
The rain seemed to suit the Lions more and combined with playing with 14 men for most of the game.

 ABs had their chances but let the Lions back in the game. For sure playing with 14 men was a major factor but ABs got ahead and could have won it. 
Ref could easily have been taken out of the game (not counting the SBW brain fart) as the ABs were racking up the points as Lions stopped plays through penalties - not enough points though and no try. Sorry to see them lose but it will set up a great game next weekend at Eden Park. ABs will be pumped.
ABs also tried out some new players and gave other new players more playing time so they are building depth. Usually they do this while winning & business as usual will resume soon

 One additional point, the AB forwards did very well playing one man down. Lions were supposed to have a good pack, etc. etc the usual claim from the North. They did not dominate the set piece at all.

 
... and yet they took the win anyway, hey Wanker!

The All Blacks have played as a unit for many moons now ... as apposed to the Lions who only came together recently. I didn't see you mentioning that. How come?

There's always an excuse from you and yours when your team loses. The ref ... food poisoning. What next? The planets weren't alligned?

The Lions were the better team on the day ... and that after only a short spell together.

They'd clean your clock on a regular basis if they were left to gell as long as you have.

Let's all hold thumbs that next weekend is a repeat of todays glorious result.

Oh ... perhaps it's best to leave that filthy player out and bring Crotch back to 12.

Just a suggestion.

 Wee cc, can't say I had the patience to read you post but assume it was the same old brainless stuff you normally say. 
Would you have turned on the Lions if they lost... probably it's what most small "men" do, or so I've been told . 

 Lol JW
You know the last time I heard the term "Business as usual" used by a sports fan was by an Ozzie when referring to his national cricket team after they lost that first series to England(KP, Flintoff, Vaughan and co).
Golden eras don't last forever, though it does sometimes seem like they will
You had to know that if the ABs lost you guys would be getting it on here. Everyone loves to see the hero fail. It's human nature I guess.
Regardless, for the rugby fans today was a good result. Everyone hates dead rubbers.
And then you guys will be playing a seemingly rejuvenated Bok team, which should also be more pleasing than the drubbings of 2016.
All in all a good season's rugby for you guys. 

 One loss does not a golden era end Plum 
Glad the Boks have improved, if not it would be a dismal RC as Oz look pretty bad at the moment.

In sport, no team has remained unbeaten JW.
Granted the AB's have dominated the game of rugby for a number of years and the Springboks have slipped due to political interference.
But once the SA players of color master the game and get selected on merit WATCH OUT.


  

 Ha ha, bring it on AJ