But if you are going to walk that tightrope, best to ensure your own glass house is squeaky clean. And on Saturday night in Wellington, the Lions' was anything but. Watson came back after his head test, too. But combine the Lions' offending and it is not a good look when, just one week prior, Gatland attempted to paint a picture of the All Blacks' illegal tactics. After conceding 13 penalties to the All Blacks' eight, Rowntree did admit this aspect almost cost the Lions the match.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 02, 2017 03:22 UTC