The All Blacks and British and Irish Lions allowed themselves only a little time to savor or regret the outcome of the first test at Eden Park on Saturday before turning their attention to the second test at Wellington on which the series now hangs.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was emphatic that his players should take time to celebrate their 30-15 win in an extraordinary test – their first against the Lions in 12 years – because of the many hours of hard work that had gone in to its achievement.
Lions coach Warren Gatland was equally adamant that his team should dwell for a short time in the moment, savoring their contribution to an epic match, before concentrating on achieving the improvements needed to win next weekend’s test and to keep the three-match series alive.