Who was Lions Player of the Series 2005?
| 2005 British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand | |
|---|---|
| Tour captain(s) | Brian O’Driscoll Gareth Thomas |
| Test series winners | New Zealand (3–0) |
| Top test point scorer(s) | Stephen Jones (14) |
| ← Australia 2001 South Africa 2009 → |
Who won the Lions Tour 2005?
The ‘fourth Test’ against New Zealand Maori, third match of the tour, lived fully up to its name as the native team won their first ever official victory over the Lions — their predecessors of 1904 had, as Gallaher and Stead record, beaten the Lions of that year in an unofficial match — by 19-13 in Hamilton.
Who has played for the British Lions?
Josh Adams. #836. Wing. Appearances: 5.
Who captained the Lions in 2005?
2005 Michael Owen (Lion #726, Wales) v Argentina Michael Owen made his British & Irish Lions debut against Argentina in 2005, when he captained the side, and played six games during the Tour to New Zealand that year.
Who is the Lions vice captain?
Locks (5) With Alun Wyn Jones nailed on as skipper and Maro Itoje likely to be both his Test partner and vice-captain, Tadhg Beirne has done enough this year to ensure a place as the ‘utility’ forward covering both blindside and lock.
What went wrong on Lions Tour 2005?
2005 British & Irish Lions tour, was a disgusting display of a lack of Mana from the ABs. After less than one minute of play New Zealand captain Tana Umaga and hooker Kevan Mealamu spear tackled O’Driscoll, dislocating his shoulder, ending his tour.
How many players have played for the British Lions?
835 players
As of 26 June 2017, 835 players have made an appearance for the British and Irish Lions, a rugby union team selected from players eligible for any of the Home Nations – the national sides of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Which player has been on the most Lions tours?
British & Irish Lions
| Captain(s) | Alun Wyn Jones (2021) |
| Most caps | Willie John McBride (17) |
| Top scorer | Gavin Hastings (69) |
| Most tries | Tony O’Reilly (6) |
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Who has the most British and Irish Lions caps?
Who is Lions vice captain?