Tag: British Irish Lions 2009
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Morne Steyn. The Kick. The Lions Were Done.
The 2009 British and Irish Lions thought they still had a chance. Then Morne Steyn lined up from 55 metres and ended the series with one swing of his boot. Fifty-five metres. Dead centre. Series over. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans…
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The Beast. The Scrum. Vickery Never Recovered.
It wasn’t just a scrum — it was a declaration. When Tendai Mtawarira drove Phil Vickery into the ground in 2009, the rugby world learned exactly what the Springbok pack truly was. Some moments need no commentary. This was one. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game…
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Steyn. One Drop. The Lions Fell Silent.
The Lions needed one win to take the series. Morne Steyn needed one kick. From 53 metres, in the last seconds at Loftus Versfeld, he stepped back and broke British hearts forever. Fifty-three metres. Ice in his veins. Series done. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game…
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Beast Destroys the Lions 2009
He was one of England’s most celebrated props, a British and Irish Lions stalwart. Then Tendai Mtawarira got hold of him — and Phil Vickery never finished the match, and the Lions never recovered their composure. The Beast had arrived. The series would follow. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real…
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Morne Steyn Breaks British Hearts
Two series all. A nation held its breath as Morne Steyn stepped up in the final minute — and with one boot, silenced the Lions forever. South Africa. Series won. History made. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans community. Join here →