What years did the Lions tour Australia?
What years did the Lions tour Australia?
List of series
| Series | Australia wins | Victor |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 Australian and New Zealand tour | 0 | Lions |
| 1989 Australian tour | 1 | Lions |
| 2001 Australian tour | 2 | Australia |
| 2013 Australian tour | 1 | British & Irish Lions |
What happened on the 2001 Lions tour?
The head coach was New Zealander Graham Henry. After winning the first of their matches against Australia, the Lions lost the remaining two matches of the test series. This was the first time that Australia defeated the Lions in a series….
| 2001 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia | |
|---|---|
| Australia | 3 1 0 2 |
Where will the Lions tour in 2025?
Australia
One of the most beautiful countries in the world will welcome The British & Irish Lions and the famous Sea of Red travelling support once again for the 2025 Tour to Australia.
Where did Lions tour in 1974?
South Africa
In 1974, the British Lions toured South Africa, with matches in South West Africa and Rhodesia. Under the leadership of Willie John McBride, the Lions went through the tour undefeated, winning 21 of their 22 matches and being held to a draw in the final match, albeit in controversial circumstances.
How many tours have the Lions won?
Overall test series results
| Against | Tours | Won |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 9 | 7 |
| New Zealand | 12 | 1 |
| South Africa | 14 | 4 |
| Total | 38 | 15 |
Who won 1997 Lions tour?
| 1997 British Lions tour to South Africa | |
|---|---|
| Date | 24 May – 5 July |
| Coach(es) | Ian McGeechan Jim Telfer |
| Tour captain(s) | Martin Johnson |
| Test series winners | British Lions (2–1) |
How many Welsh players are on the Lions team?
10 Welsh players
Head coach Warren Gatland has named 10 Welsh players in his 37-strong British and Irish Lions squad to tackle the Springboks this summer. Captain Alun Wyn Jones will lead nine of his Welsh compatriots to South Africa alongside 11 Englishmen, eight Irishmen and eight Scots.
How often are the Lions tours?
every four years
The team currently tours every four years, with these rotating between Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in order.
When did the British Lions last tour Australia?
2013
The Tour to Australia in 2013 was a memorable journey across one of the most beautiful countries in the world and was a crowning glory for head coach Warren Gatland.
Which player has the most Lions caps?
The British & Irish Lions is a rugby union team selected from players eligible for the national teams of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales….British & Irish Lions.
| Nickname(s) | The Lions |
| Coach(es) | Warren Gatland (2021) |
| Captain(s) | Alun Wyn Jones (2021) |
| Most caps | Willie John McBride (17) |
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