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British and Irish Lions vs All Blacks: What time does the second Test start and where can I watch it?

Follow all the live action from Westpac Stadium, Wellington

Friday 30 June 2017 16:10 BST
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Sam Warburton leads a Lions warm-up ahead of Saturday's second Test
Sam Warburton leads a Lions warm-up ahead of Saturday's second Test (Getty)

The British and Irish Lions take on the All Blacks in the must-win second Test of their tour of New Zealand. The tourists take on Steven Hansen’s side at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium in need of a victory if they’re to avoid a series defeat.

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What time does it start?

The All Blacks vs British and Irish Lions second Test kicks off at 08:35 BST [19:35 local time] on Saturday 1 July.

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports 1 from 07:30 BST.

Teams

New Zealand: I Dagg; W Naholo, A Lienert-Brown, S B Williams, R Ioane; B Barrett, A Smith; J Moody, C Taylor, O Franks, B Retallick, S Whitelock, J Kaino, S Cane, K Read (capt).

Replacements: N Harris, W Crockett, C Faumuina, S Barrett, A Savea, TJ Perenara, A Cruden, N Laumape.


 Jonathan Davies in action during the first Test against the All Blacks (Getty Images)
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British and Irish Lions: L Williams (Wales); A Watson (England), J Davies (Wales), O Farrell (England), E Daly (England); J Sexton (Ireland), C Murray (Ireland); M Vunipola (England), J George (England), T Furlong (Ireland), M Itoje (England), A W Jones (Wales), S Warburton (Wales, capt), S O'Brien (Ireland), T Faletau (Wales).

Replacements: K Owens (Wales), J McGrath (Ireland), K Sinckler (England), C Lawes (England), CJ Stander (Ireland), R Webb (Wales), B Te'o (England), J Nowell (England).

Referee: Jerome Garces (France).

Assistant referees: Romain Poite (France) and Jaco Peyper (South Africa).

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[Live updates from 7.30am, Saturday 1 July]

Samuel Lovett30 June 2017 16:20
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Good morning and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of the second Test between New Zealand and the British and Irish Lions, brought to you from the Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

Jack de Menezes1 July 2017 07:41
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Does this explain when Ben Te'o was dropped for Jonny Sexton, with Owen Farrell moving to 12? 

Jack Austin1 July 2017 08:11
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Warren Gatland made some big decisions in his first XV, with Sexton and Farrell showing he wants to play with some more creativity. But is that really the tactic? Or does Gatland want an extra kicker to test the All Blacks in the air in these torrid conditions?

Jack Austin1 July 2017 08:27
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8 mins: Just a quick word about that incredible back-of-the-hand offload from Davies after a lovely bit of skill from Sexton. The Lions look mightily impressive here. No points but a great start. 

Jack Austin1 July 2017 08:45
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22 mins: Now a big kick from Farrell here. His kicking hasn't been great this tour and this is a tough one. AND WHAT A KICK! 3-3

Jack Austin1 July 2017 08:59
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30 mins: It's not this simple for the Lions though as Nowell is pinging for coming in at the side and Barrett gets a shot at goal. Watson replaces the Exeter man after his HIA as Barrett nails another kick! 6-3

Jack Austin1 July 2017 09:12
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33 mins: But the Lions are back level! Williams forces a knock-on and Farrell slots the kick! 6-6.

Jack Austin1 July 2017 09:14
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40 mins: Here we go! The second half is underway and this is the best opportunity they have had for a long, long time to beat the All Blacks.

Jack Austin1 July 2017 09:36
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47 mins: A high tackle from Murray hands them another penalty. Barrett, under the posts, does get this one. 12-9

Jack Austin1 July 2017 09:44

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