British and Irish Lions

Former Lions supremo Henry watched his side inflict a record 101-14 defeat on the islanders as they continued their preparations for the Tri Nations decider with Australia in a week-and-a-half's time.

"The guys stuck to the game plan pretty well - that's what we wanted them to do," said Henry.

"They were professional with what they did and they also enjoyed the game and the atmosphere."

Those sentiments were echoed by assistant coach Hansen and stand-in skipper So'oialo, who led the side in place of Richie McCaw.

"We got what we needed to get out of it. There were no injuries as well so it was very pleasing," said Hansen.

So'oialoi, who was born in Samoa and later moved to New Zealand, also believes that game time was exactly what the All Blacks needed before travelling to Brisbane.

"I think the boys really enjoyed it out there today," So'oialoi said.

"The boys haven't played for a couple of weeks so they really needed this game to turn their bodies over and get back on track for next week."

Lions skipper Sam Warburton says the lessons he and his Welsh colleagues learnt in Australia last summer will stand them in good stead for their return visit with Britain and Ireland's elite next month.

Tom Youngs has enjoyed a remarkable rise to the top of the British & Irish game but he won't be resting on his laurels ahead of his first Lions adventure.

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