Charlie Hodsgon makes an early break as the tourists make a bright opening to the encounter at Eden Park

Hodgson gives the Lions a 3-0 lead but injury ends his match and he is replaced by Ronan O'Gara midway through the half

Lions lock Ben Kay is left with a nasty black eye and replaced by Brent Cockbain following a scuffle with Sam Tuitupou

The sides exchange penalties before Martyn Williams scores a try just before half-time after a fine break from Mark Cueto

Cueto clashes with Auckland winger Isa Nacewa as the second half gets underway with the Lions leading 14-3

Kurtis Haiu claims the ball at the lineout as Auckland launch a fightback - Nacewa's try cutting the lead to 14-11

Lions scrum-half Matt Dawson is in fine form and earns the man-of-the-match award for a solid display

The Lions manage to hold on and earn a 17-13 win at Eden Park - sealing an unbeaten record in provincial games