Lions unhappy with music during Eden Park test

The British and Irish Lions are upset by music blasts being played during the test series and are set to raise the issue with New Zealand Rugby.

The London Daily Telegraph has reported that the Lions believe there was playing of music at "inappropriate times" during the first test defeat at the hands of the All Blacks at Eden Park.

The newspaper reported that the Lions "are thought to have been frustrated that the newly reworked song Tutira Mai - designed to encourage the All Blacks supporters to be more passionately engaged in matches - was blasted out over the public address system several times during the 30-15 defeat".

The news outlet added the Lions were also "unhappy" that music was played during a penalty attempt by Dan Biggar during the draw with the Hurricanes in Wellington on Tuesday.

"It is understood the issue will be raised with the officials in charge of the match entertainment before the second Test at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Saturday," wrote the newspaper.

But Nigel Cass, the general manager of the Lions series, defended the use of the new song, which is designed to liven up traditionally quiet New Zealand supporters.

"Tutira Mai is an iconic Kiwi song that's been given a new lease of life at All Blacks and other matches at the DHL NZ Lions Series," Cass told the Telegraph.

"The intention is for New Zealand rugby fans to join in the chorus at matches in support of their team. The intention, or policy, is not to play any music in live play."