British and Irish Lions – 2009 Tour in South Africa

The British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa's happening around the corner May to July 2009! With three Test matches and seven games remaining provinces in Durban, Pretoria and Johannesburg, rugby fans in the world is crazy prediction confrontation As expected between the two giants of rugby.

Let's take a brief summary of previous meetings between the British Lions and the Springboks in South Africa the past four decades. The most recent visit was more than a decade (1997), where the British Lions managed a cover-up winning two of three tests and only losing two games. In 1980, the Springboks have achieved a 3-1 defeat of the Lions test matches, despite beating Lions 14-0 with non-test games. In 1974, the Lions have to win, not lose any evidence of the parties, and strengthens the series, while the reverse occurred in 1968, with Springboks crush the Lions.

So what will happen this time? Is the British Lions to protect powerful Current World Cup Champions Rugby, Springboks have the advantage of playing in his Homeground? Tour Head Coach Ian McGeechan Geech "rugby legend himself have played twice with the Lions in 1970 and captained the Scottish team nine times, and tour manager Gerald Davies after a Lions victory!

For fans, there is not much to expect – with a package design and the elimination of many prizes to win for the Travel Travel South Africa and witnesses live action! British and Irish Lions in 2009 was published online rugby shirts and clothing available in several sizes and colors for all – including women and children! With many options, such as replica kit, hats, clothing, jackets, scarves, ties, rugby balls and pin badges available, there is something for all tastes.

If you plan to travel to South Africa to see the games live, or follow the games on your TV at home, you can Want to wear t-shirts in support of the occasion and keep the goods to hold the meeting as planned.

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