Who was the British Lions captain in 2009?
Who was the British Lions captain in 2009?
Paul O’Connell
2009 Paul O’Connell (Lion #738, Ireland) v South Africa Sir Ian McGeechan rewarded the Irish international with the armband for the Test squad – becoming the first Irish forward to lead the Lions against the Springboks since the great Willie John McBride in 1974.
Who won the 2009 British and Irish Lions?
Morne Steyn
Two late penalties from Morne Steyn saw South Africa sneak a 19-16 win and seal a 2-1 series triumph over the British & Irish Lions. Steyn had also kicked the winning penalty to win the 2009 series and was again the Boks’ hero, displaying nerves of steel when it really mattered.
Who won the Lions series in 2009?
With the scores tied in the final moments, the Boks were awarded a penalty after Ronan O’Gara tackled Fourie du Preez in the air. Up stepped Morne Steyn to slot the 53-metre kick and win the series for South Africa.
How many rugby players have been on 4 Lions tours?
The Lions are a test side and most often select players who have already played for their national team, although they can pick uncapped players who are eligible for any of the four unions….British & Irish Lions.
| Most caps | Willie John McBride (17) |
| Top scorer | Gavin Hastings (69) |
| Most tries | Tony O’Reilly (6) |
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How many times have the British Lions played in the UK?
The British & Irish Lions have made three official non-tour appearances, all of which have been on home soil. Teams styled as “the Lions” have turned out on three additional occasions, two on home soil and one in France.
Who won the last Lions test?
The most recent test series, the 2021 series against South Africa, was won 2–1 by South Africa.
Who kicked a winning penalty on 2009 in rugby?
Morné Steyn
Stephen Jones then scored a penalty to tie the score at 25–25 with only two minutes left, but two minutes into injury time, Morné Steyn scored a 52-metre penalty kick to win the match for South Africa, 28–25….
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| Opponent | P W D L |
| South Africa | 3 1 0 2 |
Who was Lions Player of the Series 2001?
Scott Gibbs (1993, 1997 & 2001) One of the toughest tacklers in the game, Gibbs’ hard-hitting game (in both attack and defence) embodied the 2-1 series victory over the world champions. The Welshman was duly named the Player of the Series.
Which player has been on the most Lions tours?
In 1949 the four Home Unions formally created a Tours Committee and for the first time, every player of the 1950 Lions squad had played internationally before the tour….British & Irish Lions.
| Coach(es) | Warren Gatland (2021) |
| Captain(s) | Alun Wyn Jones (2021) |
| Most caps | Willie John McBride (17) |
| Top scorer | Gavin Hastings (69) |
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How many uncapped players have played for the Lions?
165 uncapped players
The Lions generally select international players, but they can pick uncapped players available to any one of the four unions. The 165 uncapped players represent approximately 20% of the 835 players who have made an appearance for the Lions.
How many players were in the Lions’ 2009 Rugby World Cup squad?
The Lions announced a 37-man squad on 21 April 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.
Who was the head coach of the Lions in 2008?
The Lions’ tour manager was Gerald Davies, the head coach was Ian McGeechan, and the captain of the squad was Munster captain and Ireland lock, Paul O’Connell. The tour schedule was announced by the Lions and the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on 10 April 2008.
How many backroom staff did the Lions have in 2009?
Named the 2009 Lions Player of the Series. 23 backroom staff were appointed by the Lions, slightly down from the 26 on the 2005 tour to New Zealand. The Lions reverted to having only one management structure, rather than a separate team for the midweek side.
Who did the British and Irish Lions play against in South Africa?
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 the Emerging Springboks, South Africa’s second national team. The Lions won all six provincial matches and drew with the Emerging Springboks, 13–13.
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