New Zealanders are worried and the All Blacks are on edge ahead of the Lions series, according to some All Black greats.
The highly‑anticipated first test begins at Eden Park tonight as the Lions bid to stun the All Blacks on their turf.
The tourists started poorly but have improved game by game and they rolled the Chiefs 34‑6 and New Zealand Maori 32‑10 in their last two outings.
Former All Blacks first five‑eighth Andrew Mehrtens says there will be nerves and some "worried" Kiwis ahead of the series because the Lions have "developed" their game throughout the tour.
He says this is a very good All Blacks team, probably the best and most consistently successful All Blacks team they have had.
Mehrtens says they are innovative and lead the world but nothing lasts forever.
Mehrtens said Kiwi criticism of the Lions' style was "a bit rich" because they want to win and added that playing each match as they have in New Zealand has allowed them to adapt to similar patterns they will encounter on tour.
The Lions will face the All Blacks at 7.35 tonight at Eden Park.
Source: Stuff.co
