All Blacks v Lions - the fans speak

Ardent All Black fan Paula Rhodes predicts a huge home win will keep the Mexican wave at bay. Picture / Mark Mitchell

All Black fan

Name: Paula Rhodes.
Occupation: Travel agent at House of Travel in New Regent St.
From: Christchurch.
Favourite player: Richie McCaw and also Justin Marshall, I'm so disappointed he's leaving.

How did you get your tickets: I won them in the ballot. I was really worried because my friend also won some and they ended up having to pay $300 a ticket but I ended up getting cheap seats so it wasn't so bad.

Do you think you paid a fair price:Yes, I think it was fair - it could have been worse and it will be worth it for the atmosphere.

What would be your dream moment in the game: Watching lots of open running rugby, that's always exciting. I don't want to see a Mexican wave because that's always a bad sign. Hopefully the game will be played with good, fair spirit and everyone has a great time.

What are you doing after the game: Probably go out to the Baileys/Warner bar for a few beers with friends.

And the score will be: 42-18 to the All Blacks.

Lions fan

Names: Yvette Saunders and Gemma Lowe.
From: Surrey, England.
Occupations: Yvette: Sales and marketing for an interior design company. Gemma: Administrator for Fiat.
Favourite player: Yvette: I do like Brian O'Driscoll - he plays quite well too. Gemma: All of them but Martin Corry probably the most.

Who do you support when you're at home: Yvette: I follow Wasps. Gemma: I'm more a Northampton fan but that's because of Martin!

How did you get your tickets: We are part of a Mike Burton tour so will be going with the group.

Do you think you paid a fair price: Everything was included in the price so we think it was very fair - and it was a nice excuse to visit a lovely country.

What would be your dream moment in the game: Gemma: A brilliant up and under try, although we would just be satisfied with a Lions whitewash!

What are you doing after the game: Going out for victory beers with the group and mixing with other fans and hopefully some All Black ones as well.

And the score will be: Gemma: oooh wouldn't like to say but I think it's going to be very close.