Who won the British and Irish Lions Tour 2009?
South Africa won the Test series, defeating the Lions 26–21 in the first Test, and then 28–25 in the second Test….
| 2009 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa | |
|---|---|
| Coach(es) | Ian McGeechan |
| Tour captain(s) | Paul O’Connell |
| Test series winners | South Africa (2–1) |
| Top test point scorer(s) | Stephen Jones (39) |
Who kicked the winning penalty in the 2009 Lion series?
South Africa took a 13-10 lead with 20 minutes to go. Two more penalties went the way of the visitors with Finn Russell kicking them over and then in the dying moments of the game, in a moment we saw in the 2009 Lions Tour – Steyn kicked the winning points for a historic series win.
Who was the British and Irish Lions captain in 2009?
Paul O’Connell
2009 Paul O’Connell (Lion #738, Ireland) v South Africa Many applauded his leadership qualities as the reason for the Lions’ win in the third and final Test in Johannesburg against the Boks but they lost the series 2-1.
When last did the British and Irish Lions win a tour?
2013 – Lions triumphant in Australia The British & Irish Lions secured their first series victory in 16 years in the most emphatic fashion in Sydney as they defeated Australia 2-1 in 2013.
Who won British and Irish Lions?
South Africa
Sky Sports pundits Maggie Alphonsi, Sam Warburton, Sir Ian McGeechan and Bryan Habana pick out the key points as South Africa won the series against the British and Irish Lions after winning a gripping third test 19-16 in Cape Town with a 79th-minute penalty by Morne Steyn.
Did the Lions win in South Africa?
Steyn shatters Lions with late kick to edge South Africa to series win | Rugby union | The Guardian.
When was the last Lions tour to South Africa?
After South Africa’s victory in the 1980 series, the two teams did not meet again until 1997 as a result of apartheid sanctions; the Lions won the 1997 series, before South Africa won the next two tours; 2009 and 2021.
Who won lion series?
In December 2019, the Lions’ Test venues were announced, but the tour was significantly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and all the games were played behind closed doors. South Africa won the test series by two games to one.
Who won the British and Irish Lions Tour 2017?
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.
When was the last time South Africa played the British and Irish Lions?
South Africa vs British Lions
| Date | Status | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 27/06/2009 | Test | Pretoria |
| 04/07/2009 | Test | Johannesburg |
| 24/07/2021 | Test | Cape Town |
| 31/07/2021 | Test | Cape Town |
When did the British Lions last win in South Africa?
Did British Lions win South Africa?
South Africa 19-16 British & Irish Lions: third and final Test – as it happened. 7 Aug 2021 South Africa win the series 2-1!
Who won British Irish Lions?
Who won the British Lions tour?
| 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa | |
|---|---|
| Date | 3 July – 7 August |
| Coach(es) | Warren Gatland |
| Tour captain(s) | Alun Wyn Jones Conor Murray (temporary) |
| Test series winners | South Africa (2–1) |