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| Lions in driving seat - NZ coach | Lions in driving seat - NZ coach |
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| New Zealand coach Brian McClennan says Great Britain's Tri-Nations win over Australia has left his side needing a miracle to qualify for the final. | New Zealand coach Brian McClennan says Great Britain's Tri-Nations win over Australia has left his side needing a miracle to qualify for the final. |
| The holders are bottom of the table with no points and face their final game against the Lions next Saturday. | The holders are bottom of the table with no points and face their final game against the Lions next Saturday. |
| McClennan said: "That was a shock result. We've just had disappointment after disappointment after disappointment. | McClennan said: "That was a shock result. We've just had disappointment after disappointment after disappointment. |
| "If we can win by 10 or 12 points the rest is in the lap of the gods." | "If we can win by 10 or 12 points the rest is in the lap of the gods." |
| New Zealand beat the Lions 18-14 last weekend but lost their points when it was found Australian-born hooker Nathan Fien did not meet residency requirements. | New Zealand beat the Lions 18-14 last weekend but lost their points when it was found Australian-born hooker Nathan Fien did not meet residency requirements. |
| The week before they gifted Australia a 20-15 win by surrendering two soft tries in the dying stages of the match. | The week before they gifted Australia a 20-15 win by surrendering two soft tries in the dying stages of the match. |
| Now they must beat the Lions emphatically next weekend, then rely on Australia thrashing Great Britain when they meet again on 18 November. | Now they must beat the Lions emphatically next weekend, then rely on Australia thrashing Great Britain when they meet again on 18 November. |
| "Great Britain have proved they're a quality side," McClennan added. "That was a terrific win and they've got plenty of footy in them." | "Great Britain have proved they're a quality side," McClennan added. "That was a terrific win and they've got plenty of footy in them." |