The tourists bounced back from defeat against the Blues with a 12-3 triumph in Christchurch as Warren Gatland’s side look to gather momentum ahead of their three-Test showdown with the All Blacks.
Three first-half penalties from Farrell and a final kick between the posts with ten minutes to go ensured the Crusaders lost their first match of the season.
And Farrell’s fine kicking performance along with the Lions superb defensive display left fans purring for more as they took to social media to praise Gatland’s team.
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Two-time Lions tourist Jason Robinson believes the victory can act as a springboard for the rest of the Tour.
Good win for the Lions!
Still lots to work on but going in right direction. 👏🏽 #lions2017 🏉— Jason Robinson OBE (@Jason15Robinson) June 10, 2017
The praise for the Lions defence was in abundance as Harlequins man Adam Jones praised their resilience. Former Scotland prop David Sole also showed his delight for the Lions side.
Congratulations @lionsofficial on the win! Defence was excellent, set piece too. Onwards and upwards!
— Adam Jones (@adamjones3) June 10, 2017
Really good win by @lionsofficial, full of character – forwards and defence outstanding. Need to create more chances for tries now #CRUvBIL
— David Sole (@davidsole678) June 10, 2017
Paul Wallace was impressed by the performance of captain Alun Wyn Jones who led from the front and helped frustrate the Crusaders.
AW Jones absolutely inspirational. #Tackle on 75th min #LionsTour2017
— PAUL WALLACE (@paulwally3) June 10, 2017
It was a chilly night in Christchurch, or at least former England Centre Will Greenwood thought so as he wrapped up for the game, Scott Quinnell clearly wasn’t feeling the bitter conditions.
Which one of us is cold??!! @ScottQuinnell #chucklebrothers pic.twitter.com/UV32qpt6PD
— Will Greenwood (@WillGreenwood) June 10, 2017
The Crusaders kicked off the match with a haka but prior to that the New Zealand side brought out the cavalry, quite literally, much to the delight of the home support.
Just your normal pre match trot! @SkySportsRugby pic.twitter.com/h4QEZ37ucP
— Will Greenwood (@WillGreenwood) June 10, 2017
Retired Welshman Andy Powell joined in the celebrations and believes the side are building good momentum ahead of their next match against the Highlanders in three days time.
Great performance by the @lionsofficial building nicely if they keep improving like they are I think they could get a test series
— Andy Powell (@andypowell8) June 10, 2017
And after celebrating the victory, the Lions also took to social media to express their delight at the Christchurch triumph.
Stuart Hogg went off injured during the first half against Crusaders and the Scot joked that his modelling career is now over after picking up a facial injury.
Great to get the win tonight against a tough Crusaders side. Gutsy performance from the boys. That’s my modelling career over… #AllForOne
— Stuart W Hogg (@StuartWHOGG_) 10 June 2017
Even after the intense battle on the pitch, respect was shown by both sides as Liam Williams and Seta Tamanivalu swapped shirts.
Post-match celebrations wouldn’t be the same without acknowledging your supporters and Jack McGrath was on hand to give those who have travelled to Christchurch to support the Lions a photo or two.
*Everyone* wants a selfie taken with @jackmc100! 📸
Thanks to all the fans for your support!#AllForOne #LionsNZ2017 pic.twitter.com/obsPpDQGof
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) 10 June 2017
Alun Wyn Jones accepted a Taiaha after the game.
Thanks to @crusadersrugby for a great contest! We are honoured to accept the Taiaha from today’s match. #LionsNZ2017 #AllForOne pic.twitter.com/Gny02X5WJX
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) 10 June 2017
