Rowntree warns Lions: Indiscipline will 'kill us'

Gatland’s heroes told to cut out the 'stupid penalties' to beat All Blacks

Maro Itoje
Maro Itoje on the charge for the Lions in Wellington
(Image credit: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Amid all the hype and hysteria after Saturday's thrilling victory against the All Blacks, one fact shouldn't be overlooked – except for their ferocious defence, the Lions didn't play well for most of the match despite their numerical advantage.

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