"This is your Everest" - The 5 best Lions speeches of all-time

Monday, 07 June 2021 at 10:44

byRugby Rucker

There isn't a speech quite like a Lions speech. Take a look back at some of the best Lions speeches throughout Lions history.

Best Lions speeches

#5. "I'll play for you all day" - O'Connell at his inspirational best!

O'Connell has long been known for his inspirational words. Having toured with us in 2005, 2009 & 2013 - O'Connell has always been one of the main voices on and off the pitch.

#4. "The challenge is to put a marker down in South Africa"

Success on the 1997 tour of South Africa was as much to do with the performances on the field as it was with the work off it. Take a look at one of the the most famous speeches in British & Irish Lions history with words from Fran Cotton and Sir Ian McGeechan that set the tone for the rest of the tour.

#3. Andy Farrell "Hurt Arena" Speech

In the week leading up to the the third and decisive Test against Australia in 2013, Andy Farrell gave the famous 'Hurt Arena' speech to the team. The Lions went on to win the match and the series with a 41-16 victory in Sydney.

#2. Ian McGeechan 3rd Test Speech, 2009

Sir Ian McGeechan's final speech to the British Lions ahead of the third test (which the Lions won). Very emotional, the Lions will always matter.

#1. Telfer's 'Everest' speech before the 1st Test in 1997

Jim Telfer gave one of the best Lions speeches in Lions history when he spoke to the pack before the first Test against South Africa on the 1997 Tour.