Lions waste 16-point lead

The British and Irish Lions squandered a 16-point lead as the Wellington Hurricanes roared back to snatch a 31-31 draw and dent the Test prospects of several touring players on Tuesday.

The Lions leaked four second-half tries and then missed a drop-goal attempt after the siren as they threw away a commanding position against the Super Rugby champions. It wasn’t the result the Lions wanted in their final tour match as coach Warren Gatland looks for reinforcements for this week’s second Test after Saturday’s defeat to the All Blacks.