Latest Sport Gatland picks a squad … by wesder Plays Quiz not verified by Sporcle . The Lions won all six provincial matches and drew with the Emerging Springboks, 13–13. n Thursday, Warren Gatland will name his British & Irish Lions squad for this summer’s tour of South Africa. Burger was subsequently banned for eight weeks for "making contact with the face in the eye area." REMOVE ADS. The Lions mounted a strong comeback, scoring late tries through Tom Croft and Mike Phillips, but South Africa held on. In a Lions squad that largely reflected this year's highly competitive Six Nations, England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland all had eight to 11 representatives. 2009 Preview SONG TIME Theme from Rugby Special (Holy Mackerel) ... Full Rugby Squad Choir. Louis Rees-Zammit has been included in Warren Gatland’s 37-man squad for the 2021 Lions Tour – despite only turning 20 in February The Originals, 1888 The Invincibles, 1974 The heroes of 1997 The Unbeaten Tours of 2013, 2017 Alun Wyn Jones, Mike Phillips and Ronan O'Gara leave the field after the first Lions Test in 2009 (Image: Getty Images) Donncha O'Callaghan: Captained the mid-week team to … [28], The Lions announced a 37-man squad on 21 April 2009. [6] This match marked the debut of the Southern Kings, a franchise formed in the Southern and Eastern Cape region, following the failure of the Southern Spears. Gethin Jenkins: An all time rugby great who played 129 Tests for his country with a further five for the The soon-to-be 27-year-old is a Test level rookie, a nine-cap second row who only made his international debut last October. He was coach again in South Africa in 2009, when his squad played some magnificent stuff, but went down 2-1 to the world champions. The full squad that in 1899 returned to Australia, where they played 21 games, including four tests. The former Wales supremo was also a part of Sir Ian McGeechan's coaching team for the last tour of South Africa back in 2009, when the Lions lost 2-1 in one of the most physically brutal Test series in history. Previous Lions captains Paul O'Connell (from 2009) and Brian O'Driscoll (2005) were also chosen. It was later described as an "unbelievable" Test match. Warren Gatland has picked a pretty mean 37-man squad for the British & Irish Lions Tour of South Africa. [17] SA Rugby expressed their confusion over the reasons for Botha's ban with the coach calling it a "textbook cleanout". 8:50am, 06 May 2021. Leading 19–7 at half-time and 26–7 after 50 minutes, the Springboks had dominated the scrum until the Lions made several substitutions. During the tour, Leigh Halfpenny, Stephen Ferris, Euan Murray, Lee Byrne, Adam Jones, Gethin Jenkins, Jamie Roberts and Brian O'Driscoll, as well as Ferris' replacement Ryan Jones, were forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury. Recipient's Email. [21] This protest was investigated by the IRB for allegedly "bringing the game in disrepute", and the team and management were fined accordingly. Before the start of the tour Tomás O'Leary, Tom Shanklin and Jerry Flannery all withdrew because of injuries and Alan Quinlan was suspended. In 1899 the British Isles touring side returned to Australia for the first time since the unofficial tour of 1888. Back in 2009 we played pretty well in the lead-up but the physicality they brought to the first Test was something we weren't quite ready for. Match report Newlands, Cape Town. Tom Hamilton argues the strength of the squad is … South Africa won the first Test in Durban 26–21. [26][27], Jamie Roberts was voted 'Player of the Series' by the British and Irish media. He was cleared of gouging, as his action was found to be "reckless" but not intentional. by wesder Plays Quiz not verified by Sporcle . Lions eased to 4/5 from 8/11 to beat Springboks. Match report Ellis Park, Johannesburg. The week of the third Test was marked by controversy and intense media interest surrounding the suspended Springbok players Schalk Burger and Bakkies Botha after a very physical second Test. Three trends to look for in the squad announcement Fewer English? 1. 13 June: Western Province 23-26 Lions. # ... Email “Eight Irishmen named in Lions squad as Sexton and Ryan miss out”. The format was similar to that of the Lions' 2005 tour of New Zealand. So here is a proposed 41-man Lions squad after the Six Nations: HOOKERS Ken Owens At the age of 34, Ken Owens is showing no signs of relenting, and returned to form this Six Nations in perfect time for the Lions. [12][13], Burger was widely criticised, with many commentators believing he should have been sent off for the incident. [42], 23 backroom staff were appointed by the Lions, slightly down from the 26 on the 2005 tour to New Zealand. The tour was confirmed by the South African Rugby Union on 21 September 2007. The tour schedule was announced by the Lions and the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on 10 April 2008. Lions squad announcement LIVE: Warren Gatland reveals pick for South Africa tour At 35 years, 229 days old the Swansea-born lock is the old man … Lions squad in numbers. [1], The tour manager was Gerald Davies,[2] the head coach was Ian McGeechan,[3] and the captain of the squad was Munster captain and Ireland lock, Paul O'Connell.[4]. 27th March, 2021. Lions squad announcement LIVE; Bower's quick rise to fame; Black Ferns star makes plea (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Trending on RugbyPass. He is the only member of the squad to have toured South Africa with the Lions in 2009. Rate 5 stars Rate 4 stars Rate 3 stars Rate 2 stars Rate 1 star Support Sporcle. [18] The injured Jones himself later came out in defence of Botha saying: The Springboks came out for the third Test wearing white armbands with the words "Justice 4" on, in protest over perceived inconsistencies in the citing process. Match report Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein. British and Irish Lions Squad 2009 – Fewest Scots Ever* April 21, 2009 in British and Irish Lions. 5 Lions squad announcement: Coaching ticket could cost Johnny Sexton a swansong. Jamie Roberts described the "brutal" day before a Lions squad announcement as the slowest in a rugby player's career. The Lions' last series defeat came in South Africa in 2009 when the tourists were beaten 2-1 in a ferocious, entertaining series. The Lions have not lost a series now since they last went to South Africa, in 2009, having beaten Australia 2-1 in 2013 and drawn with New Zealand 1-1 in 2017. The Lions chief executive John Feehan stated in November 2007 that no home Test match would be played prior to departure, as had taken place in 2005, and that fewer players and personnel would go to South Africa than had gone to New Zealand in 2005. Popular Quizzes Today. South Africa v Lions Second Test 27th June 2009. WATCH: The British & Irish Lions squad announcement LIVE! Warren Gatland has confirmed Alun Wyn Jones will captain his 37-man squad for this summer’s British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa, with … Named the 2009 Lions Player of the Series. Dylan Hartley was initially selected but was removed from the squad before the squad departed, after being suspended for 11 weeks for abusing a referee. 3:58 PREVIEW The Wild Rover. [9] The Bulls were denied the opportunity to play the Lions, even though they were arguably the strongest provincial side in the world at the time, defeating the Waikato Chiefs with a record score of 61–17 in the Super 14 Final a couple of months earlier, as well as being the last South African provincial side to beat the Lions in 1997. I’ve been kind of excited all morning, so I shudder to think the pain the players have been going through waiting for this announcement. Squads Lions. [7] The Lions flew to South Africa on 24 May, arriving the following day.[8]. British & Irish Lions squad unveiled for 2021 South Africa tour – live! Lions 2009: squad can smell victory in second Test in Pretoria after surprise comeback . GETTY IMAGES. It was described as "devastation" for the Lions, with the team ending the game "looking more like a scene from [American television series] ER as opposed to a rugby team".[11]. Match report ABSA Park, Durban. 2. He is one of 10 Welshmen in the squad. Schedule. British and Irish Lions What became of the 2009 Lions squad left broken by South Africa 12 years on, the Lions return to South Africa looking for revenge after one of the most brutal tours in history Go Orange. The tour followed the 2005 British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand and preceded the 2013 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia. British & Irish Lions squad unveiled for 2021 South Africa tour – live! [14][15] Brian O'Driscoll was among many who criticised South Africa coach Peter de Villiers after he said Burger's actions should not even have led to a yellow card.[16]. 2009 Lions: Squad & results Backs: Lee Byrne, Rob Kearney, Shane Williams, Leigh Halfpenny, Ugo Monye, Luke Fitzgerald, Tommy Bowe, Tom … 女 #LionsRugby An appeal was lodged but the initial ruling was upheld. Picking a British and Irish Lions squad is a tough task even at the best of times. The Lions had led 19–8 after an hour, but tries from Bryan Habana and Jaque Fourie allowed South Africa to tie the score before Steyn's series-winning kick. Snubbed Joe Marler Tweets snarky reaction to Gatland's Lions squad . 2009 Preview SONG TIME Theme from Rugby Special (Holy Mackerel) L'Orchestra Cinematique. It was a surprise when the name of Jonny Hill was read out by Lions chairman Justin Leonard at Thursday 2021 squad announcement. ... Lions squad. The squad had a notable Irish orientation, with the Ireland national team contributing six players to the 21-man squad. [10], The second Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria was won by South Africa 28–25 with the last kick of the game – a penalty by Morné Steyn from inside his own half. Also by Sam Smith . Lions squad: Who is the youngest ever player in a tour? Published on April 15, 2021. 4 -Lions squads for Alun Wyn Jones - only three others in 133 years of the Lions have done four or more tours: Brian O'Driscoll (4), … The third Test was won by the Lions 28–9. 10 June: Sharks 3-39 Lions. Here are the 37 men chosen for the tour... Tue 21 Apr 2009 … Match report Royal Bafokeng, Rustenburg. [5] The final fixture confirmed was the game in Port Elizabeth; on 22 January 2009, SARU announced that they had received permission from the South African government to hold the match on the Youth Day national holiday on 16 June. 2:20 PREVIEW World In Union. Warren Gatland has named his Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia. Coaches and players expressed concern about the impact such an interpretation might have on a core component of the game, with Lions player Phil Vickery and forwards coach Warren Gatland lending their support to Botha's case. Backs: Lee Byrne, Rob Kearney, Shane Williams, Leigh Halfpenny, Ugo Monye, Luke Fitzgerald, Tommy Bowe, Tom Shanklin, Jamie Roberts, Brian O'Driscoll, Keith Earls, Riki Flutey, Ronan O'Gara, Stephen Jones, James Hook (injury replacement before start of tour), Mike Phillips, Harry Ellis, Tomas O'Leary (injured before start of tour), Mike Blair (injury replacement before start of tour), Forwards: Gethin Jenkins, Adam Jones, Andrew Sheridan, Phil Vickery, Euan Murray, John Hayes (injury replacement), Tim Payne (injury replacement), Jerry Flannery (injured before start of tour), Lee Mears, Matthew Rees, Ross Ford (injury replacement before start of tour), Paul O'Connell (capt), Alun Wyn Jones, Donncha O'Callaghan, Nathan Hines, Simon Shaw, David Wallace, Stephen Ferris, Alan Quinlan (banned before start of tour), Joe Worsley, Martyn Williams, Jamie Heaslip, Andy Powell, Tom Croft (replacement before start of tour), Ryan Jones (flew to South Africa as a replacement, but immediately flew home because of an existing head injury), Management: Ian McGeechan (head coach), Warren Gatland (forwards coach), Rob Howley (backs coach), Shaun Edwards (defence coach), Graham Rowntree (scrum coach), Neil Jenkins (kicking coach), The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. What Warren Gatland's Lions squad tells us about how he wants to play With Gatland's 37-man squad finally named, Telegraph Sport looks at … The Lions led from the start, and Shane Williams scored two tries. There have been one or two surprises but all in all its a powerful squad with a fine mix of experience and youth. Real news has value SUBSCRIBE. Go Orange. [22], The Lions won the third Test on 4 July at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, beating the Springboks 28–9, in what The Times called "one of the best and most heroic performances in the history of the Lions". Unders Roar Pro . During the tour, Leigh Halfpenny, Stephen Ferris, Euan Murray, Lee Byrne, Adam Jones, Gethin Jenkins, Jamie Roberts and Brian O'Driscoll, as well as Ferris' replacement Ryan Jones, were forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury. Warren Gatland’s 36-man squad to be named from 11.45am BST The Breakdown: this unique tour needs right characters The poor test results of the 2005 Lions, despite having one of the most experienced playing squads and the largest management team of any Lions tour, led to criticism of Woodward, particularly his selection policy, and prompted commentators to question the future of the Lions. Your Email. Lions 2013: Sam Warburton honoured by Lions captaincy. British & Irish Lions 2009 Squad . South Africa v Lions Second Test 27th June 2009. Every Lions tour seems to have at least one ‘bolter’, a left-field selection that very few expected or saw coming even with all the hype that accompanies squad announcements nowadays. The fine print confirms that only retired members of the 2009 Lions tamers are eligible to time travel in as a reinforcement. Bakkies Botha was banned for two weeks for a dangerous charge on prop Adam Jones, which left Jones with a dislocated shoulder. Support Sporcle. Rate 5 stars Rate 4 stars Rate 3 stars Rate 2 stars Rate 1 star . By Rory Baldwin. South Africa won the Test series, defeating the Lions 26–21 in the first Test, and then 28–25 in the second Test. Lions watch sequel: Selecting a full squad for the British and Irish Lions. "It's probably using the experience from the last tour, back in 2009," said Gatland, who was an assistant coach that year when the Lions lost a brutal test series 2-1. This tour followed the Lions' 2001 tour to Australia and preceded the 2009 tour to South Africa. The Lions reverted to having only one management structure, rather than a separate team for the midweek side. “To put on that Lions jersey is incredibly special,” said Gatland ahead of the squad unveiling later this week. Warren Gatland names 37-man British and Irish Lions squad for South Africa tour. Originally selected; withdrew before tour due to injury, Originally selected; joined tour late due to injury; replaced by James Hook; withdrew due to recurrent injury, This page was last edited on 6 May 2021, at 11:27. The 2009 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa was an international rugby union tour which took place in South Africa from May to July 2009. Nathan Hineswas suspended for one week because of a dangerous tackle against the Em… By Sam Smith . The highlight of the series was the second Test, which the Lions had led until the 76th minute, when they fell 25–22 behind. The British & Irish Lions played a three-match Test series against South Africa, with matches in Durban, Pretoria and Johannesburg, as well as matches against six provincial teams, and a match against South Africa's A team, the Emerging Springboks. The tour manager was former Wales and Lions player Gerald Davies. 6 June: Cheetahs 24-26 Lions. The Lions announced a 37-man squad on 21 April 2009. 1 Justin Marshall's SRA Form XV ; 2 Lions squad announcement LIVE ; 3 Smith names … Breaking down the Lions squad selection debate: The Forwards In previous tours, Gatland has generally gone for a slightly younger age profile in the backs than the forwards. Follow Thursday's British and Irish Lions squad announcement live on Sky Sports Mix … British and Irish Lions 2013: The entire 37-man squad in profile Leigh-Halfpenny.jpg. Due to its unpopularity, The Power of Four anthem was not used on the 2009 tour. The British & Irish Lions is a rugby union team selected from players eligible for the national teams of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland (sometimes known as the Home Nations).The Lions are a Test side and most often select players who have already played for their national team, but they can pick uncapped players who are eligible to any one of the four unions. [41] Nathan Hines was suspended for one week because of a dangerous tackle against the Emerging Springboks. Head coach Ian McGeechan had planned to take the Lions squad to the Spanish city of Granada, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains for a high-altitude training camp, but on 27 April he announced that it had been cancelled because of problems over player availability. Get the ad-free and most optimal, full-featured Sporcle experience. The British and Irish Lions are marginal favourites to win their summer series against South Africa after Warren Gatland unveiled his squad. [25] This was the first Test victory for the Lions in eight years, their last being in Brisbane in 2001. RELATED ARTICLES Previous Lions squad announcement: Coaching ticket could cost Johnny Sexton a swansong ... 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There have been one or two surprises but all in all its a powerful squad with a fine mix of experience and youth. Warren Gatland's Lions squad announcement is imminent this afternoon, with hopes high for some Irish selections. 2. Lions squad: Alun Wyn Jones named captain as Warren Gatland reveals 37 players for tour of South Africa. Warrenball 2.0? British and Irish Lions squad announced: Full 37-man team for South Africa tour The British and Irish Lions take on South Africa in the first of three Tests on July 4. As in 2005, six games were played before the first Test, and a mid-week game between the first and second Tests; unlike 2005, there was no mid-week game between the second and third Tests. The 2021 Lions Squad is revealed tomorrow 朗 Which player do you most want to see in the squad? The Springboks came out on top with a thrilling 2-1 series win in the Lions’ last tour of South Africa in 2009. 2009 - Paul O'Connell 2013, 2017 - Sam Warburton 2021 - ? The first curveball thrown by Gatland was confirmation that an expected squad of 36 players was now 37. 3 June: Golden Lions 10-74 Lions. Backs. As expected, Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones will be tour captain on what will be his fourth overseas trip with the Lions. He told Lee McKenzie: Inside the last ten minutes of the game, the Lions had two tries disallowed by the TMO. [24] England lock Simon Shaw was sin-binned for striking Springboks scrum-half Fourie du Preez with his knee in this test and received a two-week ban as a result. "In all my time in coaching this is the most challenging squad I've ever been involved in picking," said Gatland, who is Lions head coach for the third time having also been an assistant on the last tour to South Africa in 2009. Before the start of the tour Tomás O'Leary, Tom Shanklin and Jerry Flannery all withdrew because of injuries and Alan Quinlan was suspended. Submit . Last time the Lions faced South Africa back in 2009 they suffered a 2-1 series defeat, but they were victorious in the previous series there, winning 2-1 in 1997. Burger was yellow-carded in the first minute, after he appeared to gouge Luke Fitzgerald's eye. [23] Having already won the series, the Springbok squad saw 10 changes from the previous week, and the Lions also saw substantial changes. Full Rugby Squad Choir. However, two minutes into injury time, Morné Steyn scored a 52-metre penalty kick to win the match 28–25. Sports Quiz / 2009 British and Irish Lions Squad Random Sports or Football Quiz Can you name the 2009 British and Irish Lions Squad? 21 April 2009: The British & Irish Lions squad was announced this afternoon ahead of the tour of South Africa. Royal XV 25-37 Lions. Warburton is the first Welshman to be named tour captain since fly-half legend Phil Bennett, who led the 1977 party to New Zealand. Lions squad announcement LIVE: Warren Gatland reveals pick for South Africa tour At 35 years, 229 days old the Swansea-born lock is the old man … British & Irish Lions 2009 Squad The squad for the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa has been revealed at a press conference in London. Can you name the 2009 British and Irish Lions Squad? Here is the Lions squad in full. The last time the Lions won in South Africa, 1997, featured the youngest and most inexperienced squad of the professional era and the squad that lost 12 years later was the opposite. Two minutes later, Stephen Jones scored a penalty to draw the sides at 25–25 with only two minutes left. By Sam Smith . The squad for the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa has been revealed at a press conference in London. Pick a 2009 Lions tamer to boost 2021 Bok squad. 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