Lions ease to victory over Maori All Blacks: As it happened

Johnny Sexton of the Lions is challenged by Akira Ioane of the Maori All Blacks

General view of the Rotorua International Stadium. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Friday June 16, 2017. See PA story RUGBYU Lions. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only. No commercial use or obscuring of sponsor logos.

Johnny Sexton of the Lions is challenged by Akira Ioane of the Maori All Blacks

General view of the Rotorua International Stadium. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Friday June 16, 2017. See PA story RUGBYU Lions. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only. No commercial use or obscuring of sponsor logos.

Johnny Sexton of the Lions is challenged by Akira Ioane of the Maori All Blacks

June 16 2017 10:28 PM

Warren Gatland's men are bidding to bounce back following defeat on Tuesday. Kick off is 8.35 (Irish time)

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