How the British and Irish Lions have fared in New Zealand
The Lions have just one Test series triumph in 11 visits to the country.
The British and Irish Lions will shortly embark on their 12th trip to New Zealand.
But it has not been a happy hunting ground for the Lions, having claimed just one Test series triumph.
1904
The teams’ first meeting resulted in victory for New Zealand in Wellington.
1908
The Lions lost 2-0, with one game drawn.
1930
It was another miserable experience for the Lions, losing the series 3-1.
1950
No victories for the Lions this time around, as they suffered three defeats and claimed one draw.
1959
New Zealand secured a 3-1 series triumph.
1966
The Lions’ first series whitewash against New Zealand – a 4-0 drubbing.
1971
The Carwyn James-coached Lions made history, claiming the series 2-1 and drawing one Test.
1977
Normal service resumed as the Lions lost the Test series 3-1.
1983
A second whitewash in New Zealand, with the All Blacks cruising home 4-0.
1993
A hard-fought series ended with the Lions losing the Tests 2-1.
2005
A 3-0 drubbing in New Zealand as Clive Woodward’s Lions were mauled.