The British & Irish Lions came from behind in the series and the third Test to earn a 1-1 draw after an epic encounter in Auckland.
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Up against a New Zealand team who had won 38 Tests in a row at Eden Park, the Lions trailed 12-6 at half-time, and were three points down with four minutes remaining.
But Owen Farrell stepped up and held his nerve at the death to clinch the 15-15 draw in the match and the series.
It was the second time in Lions history that they have drawn a series – after the 1955 Tour to South Africa – and inevitably it sparked a lot of reaction on social media.
Here’s a selection of some of the best reactions:
There was incredible support for the Lions in the stands, Auckland really was turned red:
The sea of red are in their seats!!
We are only minutes from kick off… https://t.co/gdBm0OgzWe #NZLvBIL #LionsNZ2017 pic.twitter.com/pAmhPSVX3o
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) July 8, 2017
The Lions trailed 12-6 at half-time, but it could have been more as New Zealand created a number of chances. One of the key men for Neil Back was skipper Sam Warburton:
@samwarburton_ @lionsofficial first half standout player 👊🏻
— Neil Back MBE (@NeilBack) July 8, 2017
Elliot Daly’s kick put the Lions back to within three points, getting the seal of approval from Dafydd James:
What a kick by Elliot Daly 👍🏼👌🏉#NZLvBIL3
— Dafydd James (@DafyddJames13) July 8, 2017
It was all to play for and Owen Farrell kicked the decisive penalty, Iain Balshaw loved it!
Sensational by @owen_faz
— Iain Balshaw (@iainbalshaw) July 8, 2017
In the end it finished a draw, with plenty of Lions from yesteryear having their say:
What a series. What a truly amazing effort by these Lions !! Bloody awesome Test match #LionNZ2017
— Will Carling (@willcarling) July 8, 2017
That was EPIC!!!! #LionNZ2017
— Brian O’Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) July 8, 2017
Hell of a game…. hell of a series!! Congrats to all @lionsofficial #LionNZ2017 🦁
— Mark Cueto (@Mark_Cueto) July 8, 2017
30 warriors as physical and ferocious as you’ll ever see. But everyone of them oozing pure class & humility. Series drawn. Rugby winning 🦁❤️
— ugo monye (@ugomonye) July 8, 2017
It wasn’t just Lions watching on, former South Africa No 8 Pierre Spies chimed with his thoughts on the game:
Awesome spectacle of rugby put on by the @lionsofficial vs @AllBlacks – such a great event! Well done !! #special
— Pierre Spies (@Pierrespies8) July 8, 2017
After an unbelievable series, there was clearly huge respect between the teams at the final whistle:
Equals on and off the field after an amazing 80 minutes of rugby 👏 #LionsNZ2017 #AllForOne#NZLvBIL reaction➡️ https://t.co/gdBm0OgzWe pic.twitter.com/K2PysuCIVw
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) July 8, 2017
Both sets of players congratulate each other after an incredible series! #NZLvBIL pic.twitter.com/D5AuNpSrsM
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) July 8, 2017
A special moment for Taulupe Faletau after the game celebrating on the pitch with his son:
After another titanic Test performance, @taulupe celebrates with his family #LionsNZ2017 #AllForOne #NZLvBIL pic.twitter.com/24lL3l1ayo
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) July 8, 2017
Jerome Kaino and Ben Te’o after the game, immense respect between the players:
Opposition on the pitch, friends off it. Ben Te’o and Jerome Kaino share a post-match embrace. #AllForOne #LionsNZ2017 #NZLvBIL pic.twitter.com/2GJgt069cJ
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) July 8, 2017
The Lions second row after a huge shift:
The Lions front row who started all three Tests – what an effort from those guys:
More shots of the players in the changing rooms:
Tadhg Furlong stops to take a selfie with some lucky fans after the game!
Kieran Read and Sam Warburton lifted the trophy together after the game:
And a great shot of the Lions and All Blacks on the stage:
Respect between the two teams after the series:
We are proud to have done battle with you @lionsofficial. Thank you. #NZLvBIL 🇳🇿🦁 pic.twitter.com/cHqjzwygsy
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) July 8, 2017
Thanks for an amazing series @AllBlacks and to all in New Zealand for an incredible six weeks!#NZLvBIL #LionsNZ2017 https://t.co/4sjrvgC7AF
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) July 8, 2017
