British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has cheekily jibed that the Lions had "poked the bear" after beating the All Blacks in Wellington.
The Lions won the second test 24‑21 on Saturday to level the series at 1‑1 after the All Blacks played more than 50 minutes with 14 men because of Sonny Bill Williams' red card.
Gatland now expects a ferocious response from the All Blacks.
The Lions are one test victory away from history and a first series win in New Zealand since 1971.
Gatland says they have poked the bear but hopefully the wounded Lion from last week is still recovering as well.
He says the All Blacks are the best team in the world and, for two test matches, they really have not stressed them.
Gatland says New Zealand has squeezed them and made them give away penalties but they have not seen the expansive rugby that the ABs are known for.
Meanwhile, Gatland was not pleased with the Lions' discipline during the second test, which allowed Beauden Barrett 10 shots at goal. He converted seven of them.
The All Blacks will face the Lions at 7.35pm this Saturday at Eden Park.
