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A three hour video documenting the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in the summer of 1997. The unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the team shows the preparations, the training, the fun, the team selection, the 'earthy' language, the bonding, the awesome task of playing and some shocking footage of injuries.
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'Living With Lions' - The Complete Story is an unprecedented behind-the-scenes film of one of the greatest sporting achievements this century. The British Lions tour of South Africa.
From pre-tour training strategies in England, through every provincial game and each of the three fiercely fought test matches, this sporting documentary is like no other. Access all areas with the British Lions, from the gym, the training field and the treatment table to the changing rooms, the bench and on the field of play.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Having seen the original many years ago, I'll admit that I got this for the original film and not for the extras. However, the new footage of the week after the decisive 2nd test is fascinating and really adds to the first film. The criticism of the forwards in particular from Jim Telfer is scathing and very interesting to see them rise to that in the 3rd test, even though they lost.
The players meeting is also worth seeing just for the aura of the players really struggling to get motivated for the third test.
The other real bonus is the extras of Mcgeechans training sessions on attack especially.
Definately worth getting, even now the euphoria of the 2009 tour is over.
The players meeting is also worth seeing just for the aura of the players really struggling to get motivated for the third test.
The other real bonus is the extras of Mcgeechans training sessions on attack especially.
Definately worth getting, even now the euphoria of the 2009 tour is over.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Andrew Caine
Very good fly on the wall documentary. It shows the highs and lows of the British lions Squad Tour of South Africa in 1997, from the initial squad sessions to the the final Test. Has some gritty hard talking sessions, from both the players and the management. The lighter moments are provided by the Playercams of Messers Weir, Wainwright and Bently.
A excellent package showing the Lions on Tour
A excellent package showing the Lions on Tour
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By 10
Quite simply the best sporting documentary I've ever seen. Anyone who doesn't understand what a Lions tour is all about, needs only to watch this DVD. Jim Telfer is an absolute legend.....!!!Ken - Dublin
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Henry V meets Platoon with odd shaped balls
This is amongst the best non-fiction films I've ever seen. Even if you aren't the biggest Rugby fan then there is still lots (enough for 5 stars) here for you. Read more
Published 9 days ago by T L Waldron
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best DVD ever made
As the title suggests, I want to marry this DVD and have lots of DVD babies with it. We'd then grow old together until one of us dies and the other then mopes about waiting for... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Diamond Geezer
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best sporting DVDs around!
An awesome, behind-the-scenes account of the Lions 1997 tour of South Africa.
All British Lions fans should own a copy!
All British Lions fans should own a copy!
Published 4 months ago by AGW
5.0 out of 5 stars
no guts, no glory
A fantastic account of the British Lions tour of South Africa.
The fly on the wall camera work rams home just how important coaches can be,
with Jim Telfer's direct style... Read more
The fly on the wall camera work rams home just how important coaches can be,
with Jim Telfer's direct style... Read more
Published 23 months ago by T. Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fascinating, high quality fly-on-the-wall documentary
I initially saw this on a certain 'Classic Sports' channel split into several parts and I was convinced that I'd missed an episode so abrupt was the ending after the 2nd test. Read more
Published on 10 May 2011 by WhooHoo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Living with Lions- The best tour
I bought this DVD as I had the video when it first came out and no longer possess a video player, I had to have this documentary on DVD as I'd watched a few clips on Youtube which... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2011 by OC158
3.0 out of 5 stars
Too much doctor
Disappointing .The title suggested it would be more of an 'in house'look at the tour but....the speeches are inspiring and the contributions of Jason Leonard and John Bentley,both... Read more
Published on 29 May 2010 by A. Clarey
5.0 out of 5 stars
top behind the scenes sport dvd
i strongly recommend this dvd ..it shows the highs and lows ( mostly highs ) of an international touring side................... Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2010 by timthumb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Living with Lions
an amazing insight into the tour. particularly special as we were privileged to have john Bentley (who features prominently in the DVD) come to our rugby club dinner as the... Read more
Published on 16 July 2009 by Mrs. L. Bottrill
3.0 out of 5 stars
Collector's Edition
Living with Lions Anniversary Collector's Edition [DVD] [2009]
Absolutely cracking entertainment, very, very funny and very, very interesting. Read more
Absolutely cracking entertainment, very, very funny and very, very interesting. Read more
Published on 4 July 2009 by Niall
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