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Read under pressure in milestone match
COMMENT: Six men before Kieran Read have made it to the 100 All Black test milestone.

'Psychic' lions didn't see this one coming
Who will win the test? Our psychic lion gazes into his crystal ball

Big test for little brother at fullback
Jordie Barrett insists he is ready to withstand an aerial bombardment by the Lions.

'Gats' could be royalty
Opinion: Winning tonight would surpass any of their other previous achievements.

Kiwis might just about be ready to lose
Lack of angst after Wellington loss another sign we're finally maturing as a rugby nation.

Uncertainty adds to deciding test drama
OPINION: Unusual amount of anxiety around the nation adds so much more to the occasion.

When the going gets tough ...
Third test match fitting finale to a Lions tour that stuttered before sparking.

How the All Blacks will win ...
A win for the ABs would be a beauty to behold and that is a tribute to the Lions.

Looking to Saturday's All Blacks game
Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry talk about Saturday night's All Blacks game against the Lions.

Gregor Paul: ABs loss not the end of the world
The sun will come up on Sunday even if the All Blacks lose their series against the Lions.

Henry: All Blacks can't complain if they lose
This match is a Godsend for the All Blacks and rugby as a whole, writes Sir Graham Henry.

All Blacks v Lions - What the stats say
The series is tied at 1-1, but which team profiles to have the edge in the stats?

Lions fans: 'Kiwis can't handle losing'
They have taken over our stadiums and out-sung us and now they claim we're sore losers.

The making of the world's best No8
Contenders kept emerging, thinking they would usurp him, but none could.

Lions fan drunkenly books trip to NZ
A Lions fan drunkenly convinced his father to fly with him to New Zealand.

Fighting talk from Parker to Lions
Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker had a message for the Lions on the eve of their series decider.

Lions fans to outnumber ABs at Eden Park
Lions supporters are expected to outnumber their All Blacks counterparts tomorrow.

Blind rugby kicks off with victory for tourists
The Lions have beaten NZ 35-0 in the first blind rugby international at QBE Stadium.

Itoje locks in test slot but marches to his own tune
Lock Maro Itoje has transformed into a cult hero who fans believe can inspire a win.

Warren Gatland chasing a personal prize
The stakes have never been this high for Lions coach Warren Gatland.

Officials facing a fair few work-ons
There will be an unusual amount of pressure on the match officials in the deciding test.

Hansen embracing the pressure
If this is the defining test in Steve Hansen's ABs coaching career, it's news to him.

Ioane illness causes backline re-shuffle
Rieko Ioane's illness this week has forced an extra rethink for the All Blacks.

Steve Hansen hits out at Lions let-offs
The All Black coach criticised the delay in explaining why Sean O'Brien escaped punishment

Ben Smith has vertigo, not concussion
There's relief within the ABs camp that Ben Smith is not battling repeat concussion issues

All Blacks still have the experience that counts
The Lions have more caps than the All Blacks but it's the type of experience that counts.

Tempers flare as All Blacks lift intensity
Former captain Sean Fitzpatrick sees aggro within the All Blacks ranks as a healthy sign.

Lions are here to stay - English rugby boss
Rugby revelation: The Lions were supposedly under threat - they're not.

Air NZ sharpens its claws on Lions fans
The airline backing the All Blacks pokes the lion ahead of this weekend's clash.