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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.

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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.

Lions’ record against New Zealand

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