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Lions vs. Chiefs reaction: Lawes impresses as back three delivers

Courtney Lawes did his Test chances no harm with a big game against the Chiefs. David Rogers/Getty Images

The British & Irish Lions' midweek outfit are finally up and running on their tour of New Zealand after a 34-6 win over a lacklustre Chiefs side in Hamilton.

After a couple of scratchy outings Jack Nowell found some form as the Exeter wing scored two of the Lions' four tries.

While much of the tour has highlighted the dominance of the Lions pack, the back three of Nowell, Elliot Daly and Liam Williams expressed themselves with some lovely touches.

Courtney Lawes also impressed despite getting a second head knock within a week to give Warren Gatland food for thought ahead of selecting his side for the first Test.

Here's how some prominent figures reacted to the game on social media.

There was deserved praise from New Zealand's media pack too who have been heavily critical of the Lions through the first half of the tour.