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THE THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE THE DHL NZ LIONS SERIES 2017
CONTENTS
P18 New Zealand Super Rugby sides are Lions-ready
THE BREAKDOWN
08 / Moments
Why the the Maori All Blacks are are a a a a a side to be feared by the the Lions 10 / Tour stats
The facts you need to know
12 / Six Nations
How this year’s tournament could set the the tone for the the Series 17
/ Quiz
Test your knowledge with our our matchday-23 of trivia teasers 18 / Super Super Rugby New Zealand’s Super Super Rugby Rugby sides have set a a a a a a frenetic pace 20 / Celebration
Looking at at the the special moments the the Series ahead promises
THE FEATURES
22 / Building Beauden
Beauden
How Beauden
Beauden
Barrett came of age and jumped the All Blacks queue for rst ve-eighths
26 / Gatland v v v Hansen
We talk exclusively to All Blacks Coach Steve Hansen
and discover what drives Lions Coach Warren Gatland 34 / New Zealand awaits
Why this year’s visit by the Lions is is is already looking set to be most exciting ever
38 / The The pioneers
The The Lions were truly born in in 1888 when a pioneering group of sportsmen broke new ground
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