Q&A

When did British Lions beat New Zealand?

When did British Lions beat New Zealand?

Wales coach Warren Gatland was head coach of the Lions, having also led the Lions to victory in the 2013 series against Australia….

2017 British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand
Date 3 June – 8 July
Coach(es) Warren Gatland
Tour captain(s) Sam Warburton
Test series winners Series drawn (1–1)

How often do Lions play New Zealand?

Every 12 years
Every 12 years. A Lions Tour to New Zealand only happens every 12 years and that in itself is special for fans who want a rugby tour of a lifetime. From the South Island to the North Island, the Land of The Long White Cloud has something special for every Lions fan – discover it with us in 2017.

Did the Lions beat New Zealand?

2017 – New Zealand 15-15 Lions Having lost the opening Test despite Sean O’Brien’s breathtaking team try, the Lions hit back to win the second 24-21 on Owen Farrell’s crucial late penalty.

What years did the Lions tour NZ?

Up to 1971 the Lions toured Australia and New Zealand in one tour. Since then they visit the countries separately although they have played warm up matches in Australia on occasion when heading to New Zealand. Currently, the Lions tour the Southern Hemisphere on a 4 yearly rotation.

Who is the All Black coach?

Ian FosterHead coach
Scott McLeodJohn PlumtreeGreg Feek
New Zealand national rugby union team/Coaches
And don’t take my word for it. All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has taken to lumping New Zealand in with South Africa and Australia, when it comes to trying to mitigate his team’s 2021 record. Since when did the All Blacks seek to be just like everyone else?

How big is a Lions squad?

The Lions squad now features 12 English players, ten Welshman, eight Scots and seven Irishman. The tally of Scots is the highest since eight were selected for the 1993 tour to New Zealand. Louis Rees-Zammit, 20, is the youngest player in the squad with captain Jones, 35, the oldest.

When were the Lions formed?

1888
British & Irish Lions/Founded
Opponents one minute, team-mates the next; the British & Irish Lions squad is unique in that it brings together the best players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales once every four years. United under the same badge and philosophy, the Lions have become part of rugby folklore since the first tour in 1888.

Who won 2013 Lions tour?

Australia
The first test was won by the Lions 23–21, the second by Australia 16–15, and the final test by the Lions 41–16….

2013 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia
Test series winners British & Irish Lions (2–1)
Top test point scorer(s) Leigh Halfpenny (49)

Who won the last Lions match?

The most recent test series, the 2021 series against South Africa, was won 2–1 by South Africa.