2005 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand

In 2005 the British and Irish Lions Rugby union team toured New Zealand for the first time since 1993, suffering a 3-0 whitewash at the hands of the New Zealand All Blacks. For the Lions, having toured Australia in 2001 and South Africa in 1997, it was the first time for 22 years they lost every test match on tour.

Song

Sir Clive Woodward specially commissioned an "anthem" "The Power of Four" for the 2005 tour to New Zealand. Neil Myers composed the tune, and Welsh opera singer Katherine Jenkins first performed the piece before the Lions' match against Argentina at the Millennium Stadium in 2005. It was played, along with the New Zealand National Anthem, before all The Lions matches. It is uncertain as to whether the song will be used in future tours.

Related Topics:
Sir Clive Woodward - The Power of Four - Neil Myers - Katherine Jenkins

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