Lions coach Warren Gatland has warned his players against provoking the All Blacks with ill-chosen words before the deciding third test at Eden Park on Saturday. The second test in Wellington ended in heated drama, with Lions players restraining impact prop Kyle Sinckler on the field. AdvertisementCome game time, Gatland wants improved discipline "(so) we don't give away stupid and soft penalties", plus a better kicking game. "Yes, we have poked the bear but hopefully the wounded Lion from last week is still recovering as well," the Guardian reported Gatland as saying. Hopefully we don't give them any ammunition this week and concentrate on ourselves because they will be using anything they can to motivate themselves."

Source: New Zealand Herald July 03, 2017 00:56 UTC