Who won the 2017 Lions tour?

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.

Why did Ben Youngs pull out of Lions tour?

He withdrew from the Lions tour to New Zealand in 2017 after the wife of his brother, England hooker Tom Youngs, was told she was terminally ill. Tiffany Youngs’ cancer later went into remission. Lions head coach Warren Gatland will confirm his 36-man touring party on Thursday.

Who was Lions captain in 2017?

Captaining the Lions on a series in the southern hemisphere is an honour that has been bestowed upon 28 individuals since the first tour of its kind in 1888. Only Martin Johnson (1997 and 2001) and Sam Warburton (2013 and 2017) have led the Lions in back-to-back series.

Is Alun Wyn Jones returning to the Lions tour?

Following assessment from the medical staff this morning we’re satisfied he’s fit to return. “He’s obviously raring to go and from what I’ve seen on video and the feedback we’ve received, he’s certainly not been holding himself back in training.

When did British Lions last win?

The final test was won by the Lions in what was a record win, winning 41–16 to earn their first series win since 1997 and their first over Australia since 1989. Following his winning tour of Australia in 2013, Warren Gatland was reappointed as Lions Head Coach for the tour to New Zealand in June and July 2017.

How is Tom Youngs wife?

Tiffany YoungsTom Youngs / Wife (m. 2012)

Who was last Lions captain?

With tour captain Warburton out of the final test due to injury, Alun Wyn Jones took over the captaincy in the final test in Sydney. The final test was won by the Lions in what was a record win, winning 41–16 to earn their first series win since 1997 and their first over Australia since 1989.

What surgery did Alun Wyn Jones have?

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones requires a second operation on the shoulder injury suffered against New Zealand in October. Wales coach Wayne Pivac had already indicated Jones would miss the 2022 Six Nations and now the 36-year-old will have more surgery.

Who is Alun Wyn Jones wife?

Anwen JonesAlun Wyn Jones / Wife