Lions hammer Chiefs for first midweek win of NZ tour

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By Simon Hunter

A 34-6 win over the Chiefs in Hamilton will have further enhanced the confidence in the British and Irish Lions squad, ahead of the first test against New Zealand.

It comes after having beaten the Maori All Blacks last weekend, and was a chance for a number of players to put their hands up for test selection.

The tourists led 13-6 at the break, courtesy of a Jack Nowell try. 

 

The England winger had been under some scrutiny, having had a quiet tour so far.

A Penalty try after half-time further increased the Lions' advantage, before Nowell once again got over the whitewash.

Ulster's Jared Payne got in on the act too, as Warren Gatland's men looked to push their lead out of sight.

 

Ireland captain Rory Best was skipper for the evening, and told Sky Sports News they deserved the win.

 

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