WATSON FIELDS CRUDEN’S KICK

STEVE Hansen described it as “one of the best tries in the annals of Test rugby”... and New Zealand’s head coach has seen some pretty special touchdowns himself over the years.

The former All Black Jeff Wilson waded in with his own rhapsody, calling it: “One of the greatest tries you will see in the game.”

Yes, if the Lions are in the consolation business after their heavy first Test beating at the hands of New Zealand, they could do worse than watch a replay of Sean O’Brien’s openinghalf touchdown.

The move that ended in the Irishman crossing spanned some 90 metres and showed the tourists can turn defence into attack to devasting effect. It featured memorable individual skill, brilliant support play, instinctive ability and a fine finish. savours a score that for a short period gave Lions supporters a reason to believe. These are its main dimensions... BEN Smith’s injury has prompted a reshuffle in New Zealand ranks, with Aaron Cruden on the pitch and Beauden Barrett moving to the back.

One of Cruden’s first acts sees him put in a kick off his right boot towards the touchline.

He doesn’t exactly catch it sweetly but Anthony Watson fields the ball deep in the Lions 22, with New Zealand’s chasers hurrying forward.

Watson’s problem is that the angle is against a right-footed kick, so he