Saturday 8 July 2017 12:17, UK
Captain Sam Warburton was ready for extra-time after the British and Irish Lions drew a fiercely contested third Test with the All Blacks, which ended 15-15 at Eden Park.
The tied series is just the second for the Lions, after they drew with South Africa 62 years ago.
Having trailed 12-6 at half-time, the tourists were reliant on a 78th-minute penalty from Owen Farrell to secure a 1-1 draw across the three matches, and there were mixed emotions for Warburton at the end of a thrilling series.
"It is a difficult one," he told Sky Sports. "It is difficult as players, if you go through the pressure and the emotion of the week, it is all geared towards winning.
"But, I guess, it is better than losing. To be honest, I am a bit speechless, I don't know what to make of that. I was ready to go into extra-time!
"It was a great game to play in. I was chatting to Kieran (Read, All Blacks captain) with three minutes to go and he said 'wow, this is rugby'."
Regarding the Lions' performance itself, Warburton said: "Our discipline was a bit better this week, we knew that was something we had to work on.
"We were putting some pressure on the All Blacks. It was just trying to get some territory and, when we did, we made it quite difficult for them to get out of their half."
And overall, the skipper was proud of the Lions' efforts against the top-ranked team in the world.
"We have come to play the double world champs and what they have done over the last six to eight years is incredible," said Warburton.
"To come here and not get beat, we can take credit from that
"We knew the challenge, six to eight weeks to become the best team in the world, so I guess we can take some positives, but obviously as players you are seeking that win."
