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How Twitter reacted to Lions draw against New Zealand

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The British and Irish Lions drew 15-15 with New Zealand in the third and final Test in Auckland, with the series finishing 1-1.

However, many former players and big names from the sporting world were left with a feeling of anti-climax after a pulsating clash at Eden Park.

Meanwhile, other prominent figures used the Twittersphere to vent their disapproval of referee Romain Poite's performance in last night's fixture, with his decision to take away a last minute penalty he had originally awarded to the All Blacks coming under intense scrutiny.

Bizarre feeling at the end of that!

— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) July 8, 2017

Can only imagine how one or two football managers would've reacted to Poite's penalty decision. Not Hansen. Carried himself with class.

— Nick Mullins (@andNickMullins) July 8, 2017
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Love this team #AllBlackEverything pic.twitter.com/OGLFHeTPyG

— Sonny Bill Williams (@SonnyBWilliams) July 8, 2017

Gatland praises Warburton next to him for talking Poite into awarding a scrum and not giving the penalty.

— Nick Heath (@nickheathsport) July 8, 2017

They should play another one next week! #lions 😂😂👍👍

— Ben Foden (@ben_foden) July 8, 2017

Test match next wk by any chance?!!! Can't be a draw!!! 🤣🏉

— Ugo Monye (@ugomonye) July 8, 2017

A little bit of bedtime reading for Mr Poite? pic.twitter.com/xrvvahTUZm

— Jonathan Beardmore (@RugbyPodcast) July 8, 2017

This a terrible conclusion to the series. You can't have a draw, the players won't want a draw either

— Dai Greene (@DaiGreene) July 8, 2017

Still can't believe Poite changed that last penalty call. At any other time in the game, would have stuck with first decision.

— Murray Kinsella (@Murray_Kinsella) July 8, 2017

Rule 11.7 pic.twitter.com/lzQNFXIMFP

— Newstalk ZB Sport (@newstalkzbsport) July 8, 2017

Is that it? Seriously golden try not happening or something? Anyone else felt this ain't over?#BritishLions

— Kelly Sotherton MBE (@KellySotherton) July 8, 2017

With Farrell and not a German in sight, we might have won a penalty shootout.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 8, 2017

Great series @lionsofficial but organise a 4th test or play extra time! #NZLions2017

— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) July 8, 2017

Karma is a weird thing but every kiwi who kept quiet when Poite carded Bismarck in 2013 will quietly know this is justice. #NZLvBIL

— Brenden Nel (@Brendennel) July 8, 2017

There is nothing as captivating as sport at the highest level. Brilliant series. Those last few minutes were unbelievable!

— Michael Owen (@themichaelowen) July 8, 2017

Amazing test series. Proud of the LIONS 🦁. As ever you boys have gripped the nation. We'll get you in another 12yrs NZ 😉

— Anthony Ogogo (@AnthonyOgogo) July 8, 2017

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