RUGBY: Owen Farrell boots British Lions to win over Crusaders
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The British Lions have won the third match of their New Zealand tour series, Owen Farrell kicking them to a second win from three in a high octane affair.
Farrell kicked three first half penalties to a reply from Crusaders’ Mo’unga.
Waarren Gatland has now been able to play all of his squad as the Tourists inflicted the first defeat of the season on the top Super Rugby franchise in New Zealand.
Having lost to Auckland Blues on Wednesday, it was a must win game for the Lions as they build towards the first of three Tests against the back-to-back World champion All Blacks - the first of those on June 24.
Although there were no tries, Farrell’s penalty kick nine minutes from the end ensured the victory.