2009 British & Irish Lions Tour

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:concert_tour
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mark_Cueto
gptkbp:broadcasts televised globally
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Paul_O'_Connell
gptkbp:cultural_impact increased interest in rugby
gptkbp:current_champion gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:fan_engagement social media presence
gptkbp:fan_events high
gptkbp:first_flight 20 June 2009
27 June 2009
4 July 2009
gptkbp:first_performance lost 26-21
gptkbp:head_coach gptkb:Ian_Mc_Geechan
gptkbp:historical_significance part of rugby history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2009 British & Irish Lions Tour
gptkbp:is_a_venue_for gptkb:Ellis_Park_Stadium
gptkb:Loftus_Versfeld_Stadium
gptkbp:is_studied_in gptkb:Ellis_Park_Stadium
gptkbp:legacy influenced future tours
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:merchandising official merchandise sold
gptkbp:notable_event fan interactions
post-match celebrations
controversial refereeing
injuries to key players
gptkbp:notable_match first test
second test
third test
gptkbp:notable_player gptkb:Lee_Byrne
gptkb:Ronan_O'_Gara
gptkb:Gethin_Jenkins
gptkb:Jamie_Roberts
gptkb:Brian_O'_Driscoll
gptkbp:number_of_matches gptkb:3
played against local teams
gptkbp:number_of_teams 37
gptkbp:result lost series 2-1
lost 28-25
won 28-9
gptkbp:safety_features implemented for fans and players
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Standard_Life
gptkbp:team gptkb:British_&_Irish_Lions
players from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales
gptkbp:tour gptkb:2005_British_&_Irish_Lions_Tour
gptkb:2013_British_&_Irish_Lions_Tour
gptkb:South_Africa
gptkb:Gerald_Davies
6 weeks
discussed in rugby media
first test close score
second test comeback
third test victory
gptkbp:training held in Wales and England
gptkbp:year gptkb:2009