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WATCH: Lions belt out Welsh hymn after receiving traditional Maori welcome
By Christopher Devine
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.
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What are you on about fran. You sound like john.
Go to commentsNo he's just limited in what he can do. Like Scott Robertson. And Eddie Jones.
Sometimes it doesn't work out so you have to go looking for another national coach who supports his country and believes in what he is doing. Like NZ replacing Ian Foster. And South Africa bringing Erasmus back in to over see Neinbar.
This is the real world. Not the fantasy oh you don't need passion for your country for international rugby. Ask a kiwi, or a south african or a frenchman.
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