The market's verdict

The betting market closed with New Zealand at 1.01 — an implied 92% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Lions: opened 16.00, closed 14.00 (7%)
• New Zealand: closed 1.01 (92%)
• Draw: opened 50.00, closed 70.00 (1%)

Half-time: Lions 21 - 17 New Zealand.

New Zealand — recent form

• 2026-08-22Nam Phi 16-33 New Zealand
• 2026-08-15Bulls 19-43 New Zealand
• 2026-08-11The Sharks 0-54 New Zealand
• 2026-07-07New Zealand 45-15 Ý
• 2026-07-04New Zealand 34-32 Pháp

Lions — recent form

• 2026-08-21Natal Sharks 22-22 Lions
• 2026-08-14Lions 29-35 Boland Cavaliers
• 2026-08-01Lions 42-19 Bulls