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WATCH: Lions belt out Welsh hymn after receiving traditional Maori welcome

By Christopher Devine
The British and Irish Lions are welcomed to Auckland

The British and Irish Lions were welcomed to New Zealand in style on Wednesday and came up with a fine way to show their appreciation.

Upon arriving at Auckland International Airport, Warren Gatland's side received a powhiri – a traditional Maori welcome ceremony.

In response, the Lions opted to belt out 'Calon Lan' – a stirring hymn often heard ahead of Wales Test matches – with hooker Ken Owens leading the way.

Judging by a subsequent tweet sent by full-back Leigh Halfpenny, the Lions had been practicing. Either way, it all added up to a wonderful spectacle.