AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) Winger Rieko Ioane scored two tries in his first test start as New Zealand quelled a spirited performance from the British and Irish Lions to win the first test 30-15 Saturday and take a 1-0 lead in the three-test series.
Ioane dived over in the left corner in the 55th minute to settle the nerves of an All Blacks team which had become rattled in the face of a fiery Lions’ performance, largely inspired by Wales fullback Liam Williams, who justified his risky selection by bringing to life the tourists’ previously dormant attacking game.