The Lions and All Blacks teams observed a minute's silence before Saturday's third Test as a mark of respect for the victims of the London bombings. Tour boss Bill Beaumont said before the Auckland match: "At times like this, the relative significance of sport is put into its proper perspective.
"It is not a matter of life and death."
Beaumont said the Lions players and management had been following the events in London closely but no-one had family or friends directly affected.
 |  The game doesn't seem that significant when these sort of things are going on in the world |
"The British and Irish Lions condemn unreservedly those responsible for the London bombings," added Beaumont.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been killed and injured."
Prince William, who is currently in New Zealand following the tour, expressed his sympathy over the bombings.
And New Zealand coach Graham Henry began his final pre-match press conference with an expression of sympathy for the victims of the bombs.
"We would just like to pass on from the All Blacks our deep sympathies to the people affected by the terrorist attacks in London," he said.
"The game, really, doesn't seem that significant when these sort of things are going on in the world."
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