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We don’t know how Sean O’Brien was able to continue after Jerome Kaino’s brutal tackle
Published 09:25 8 Jul 2017 BST
Updated 11:32 8 Jul 2017 BST
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Two crunching blows in the space of two seconds.
The Lions and New Zealand engaged in brutal, breathless battle at Eden Park with neither side backing down. Sean O'Brien and Kieran Read both felt the brunt of it. The All Blacks edged the first half but the Lions rallied well in the closing stages. A quick-tap penalty saw Anthony Watson cut inside and confronted by All Blacks captain Read. His shoulder slammed off Read's cheek as he tried to breaking the line, with Read flopping to the turf. In the very next phase, O'Brien was cleared out by Jerome Kaino with exceptional force that left him reeling. Straight into O'Brien's midriffbut referee Romain Poite let play continue. [caption id="attachment_129485" align="aligncenter" width="549"]
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Both men received treatment but were somehow able to continue.
O'Brien made it to half-time but was then replaced by CJ Stander, who came on for his Test debut.Explore more on these topics:
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