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          All Blacks vs. Lions reaction: Gatland's men lack clinical edge

          The victorious All Blacks captain Kieran Read and the Lions after the First Test at Eden Park. Peter Parks/AFP/Getty Images)
          • ESPN staffJun 24, 2017, 05:38 AM ET

          The first Test between the All Blacks and British & Irish Lions is done and dusted with New Zealand recording a convincing 30-15 win at Eden Park.

          Warren Gatland's side looked threatening in the first half when Sean O'Brien finished a breathtaking try that started 10 metres from their own goal line, but on the whole the Lions struggled to turn their breaks into points in what has been a recurring theme on tour to date.

          On the other end of the spectrum the All Blacks pounced on any opportunity as Rieko Ioane dotted down for two tries while Codie Taylor did brilliantly to score the opener.

          The social media reaction was swift, with many former players from the four Home Nations left frustrated.

          It was all smiles though for a couple of former All Blacks, with New Zealand's performance catching the attention of some beyond the game of rugby.

          There was mixed feedback for South African referee Jaco Peyper after the Lions were penalised 11 times to the All Blacks' six.

          The series now moves to Wellington for the second Test next Saturday.