1971 British Lions tour to New Zealand

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:concert_tour
gptkbp:captain gptkb:John_Dawes
gptkbp:championship gptkb:100
gptkbp:coaching_staff gptkb:Carwyn_James
gptkbp:cultural_impact promoted rugby in Britain
strengthened ties with New Zealand
gptkbp:debut gptkb:1st_Test
gptkb:2nd_Test
gptkb:3rd_Test
gptkb:4th_Test
gptkbp:famous_match 1st Test at Christchurch
2nd Test at Wellington
3rd Test at Auckland
4th Test at Dunedin
gptkbp:fan_events high
enthusiastic
gptkbp:final_match_date August 14, 1971
gptkbp:first_match June 5, 1971
gptkbp:historical_significance first series drawn in New Zealand
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1971 British Lions tour to New Zealand
gptkbp:legacy influenced future tours
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:matches_played gptkb:4
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_match 1st Test draw
2nd Test loss
3rd Test win
4th Test draw
gptkbp:notable_player gptkb:Barry_John
gptkb:Gareth_Edwards
gptkb:JPR_Williams
gptkb:Mervyn_Davies
gptkb:Ian_Mc_Geechan
gptkbp:opponent gptkb:New_Zealand_All_Blacks
gptkbp:preparation_matches played in England
gptkbp:result series drawn
gptkbp:sponsorship various sponsors
gptkbp:strategy quick ball movement
defensive organization
set-piece dominance
strong forward play
gptkbp:team gptkb:British_Lions
gptkbp:team_spirit high
gptkbp:total_points_conceded gptkb:100
gptkbp:tour gptkb:David_Campese
positive
June to August
increased popularity of rugby
gptkbp:training intensive
gptkbp:training_programs held in Wales
gptkbp:year gptkb:1971
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:JPR_Williams
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6