Lions Tour 2017 as it happened: Lions send a message ahead of the first Test
THE LIONS beat the Chiefs in Hamilton this morning in the final midweek match before the Test series against the All Blacks begins on Saturday.
Lions v Chiefs: Warren Gatland is in high spirits ahead of Saturday's first Test
Rory Best captained the British and Irish Lions to victory against the Chiefs
Sam Warburton's omission was a boost in the Wales flanker's bid for first Test selection
Lions boss Warren Gatland vowed to protect the potential squad for Saturday's first All Blacks Test but will have been given a reminder by his fringe players.
Lions XV: L Williams, J Nowell, J Payne, R Henshaw, E Daly, D Biggar, G Laidlaw, J Marler, R Best, D Cole, I Henderson, C Lawes, J Haskell, J Tipuric, CJ Stander.
Replacements: K Dacey, A Dell, T Francis, C Hill, AW Jones, G Davies, F Russell, T Seymour.