Wilkinson urges Lions to run with ball than kicking

Johnny Wilkinson believes the British and Irish Lions must draw inspiration from their spectacular length‑of‑the‑field try in the first test as they head into the second game.

The try, late in the first half of the 30‑15 loss, was scored by flanker Sean O'Brien, but it was created by fullback Liam Williams, who decided to run the ball out from inside his own 22.

It was one of the great tries, and Wilkinson, a former Lion, believes it's the type of try the team should be looking to score more often.

Wilkinson toured New Zealand with the Lions in 2005, and he told the Press Association they will have to "play at an inspired level for the majority of the second test, if they are to keep their hopes in this year's series alive.

The All Blacks play the Lions at 7.35pm this Saturday in the second test match.