This was an exciting match between the Giantkillers and holders of the Shield and the local team. There were times I wondered if the Lions would pull it off but the depth of talent in the team is impressive and Piri was running hot as in the last match. In the end the match was very similar to the All Blacks/Wallabies match due to take place only hours later in Tokyo.
The Lions stamped their control over the Stags in the latter part of the second half in particular. Line outs were good and defence was as solid as the Stags. there were some beautiful tries, the result of excellent passing skills asnd the Kicking of Piri Weepu in particular. The Stags tries were the result of being in the right place at the right time but their players showed amazing speed and exposed some defensive gaps in the Lion's line