Rugby fans' excitement is set to bubble over tonight in Christchurch as the British and Irish Lions face the Crusaders.
Supporters brandished in team gear are out on the city's streets bright and early ahead of the match.
One Lions fan who had travelled from England to watch said he was "hoping for the best".
"We're against the best team in the world so we'll just see what comes."
The Lions supporter said he hoped to see more cohesion in the team's play tonight.