2005 Lions Tour

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:sports_events
gptkbp:attendance over 100,000
gptkbp:captain_of_british_and_irish_lions gptkb:Brian_O'_Driscoll
gptkbp:captain_of_new_zealand gptkb:Tana_Umaga
gptkbp:debut June 25, 2005
gptkbp:final_match_date gptkb:Westpac_Stadium
gptkb:Carisbrook
gptkb:Eden_Park
July 9, 2005
gptkbp:first_match June 4, 2005
gptkbp:historical_significance first series win for New Zealand against Lions since 1993
highlighted the strength of New Zealand rugby
influenced future Lions selection policies
part of the Lions' history
showcased rugby talent from both sides
gptkbp:host_country gptkb:New_Zealand
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2005 Lions Tour
gptkbp:legacy development of young players
increased rivalry between teams
increased media attention on rugby union
influence on rugby union strategies
inspiration for future Lions tours
gptkbp:loser gptkb:British_and_Irish_Lions
gptkbp:media_coverage gptkb:Sky_Sports
gptkbp:notable_case controversial refereeing decisions
Brian O' Driscoll injury
Tana Umaga tackle
gptkbp:notable_match First Test at Christchurch
Second Test at Wellington
Third Test at Auckland
gptkbp:notable_player gptkb:Shane_Williams
gptkb:Dan_Carter
gptkb:Jonny_Wilkinson
gptkb:Richie_Mc_Caw
gptkb:Paul_O'_Connell
gptkbp:number_of_matches gptkb:3
gptkbp:official_ball Gilbert
gptkbp:second_test_match July 2, 2005
gptkbp:series New Zealand won 3-0
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Coca-Cola
gptkbp:sport gptkb:rugby
gptkbp:third_test_match July 9, 2005
gptkbp:total_points_scored_by_british_and_irish_lions 38
gptkbp:total_points_scored_by_new_zealand 79
gptkbp:tour 5 weeks
impact on future tours
criticism of coaching staff
discussion of player selection
gptkbp:winner gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:2009_Lions_Tour
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5