As thoughts turn to the 2005 tour it occurred to me that some people might consider picking up the last tour on DVD. My advice if you’re even considering this is buy it. 100%. I bought this DVD about two years ago and, in my collection of over 150 films, tv and sporting title, it has to rank as the best and the best value DVD of the lot. The highlights DVD is great, containing extended highlights of the fantastic action on the tour. From the early mismatches to Wilkinson’s masterclass against the Reds, to the Waratahs War, to the joy of Robinson and O’Driscoll in the first test, to the redemption of Dawson in the heartstopping ACT game, to Jonny’s try in the 3rd test (looks simple, but a moment of pure class), to the bitter disappointment of a test series defeat and everything in between. A breathtaking, rollercoaster ride worth the price on its own. But it’s just build up to the main event. The Lions documentary is fantastic. Period. Enfused with funny and emotional moments it goes far beyond other sports films. Throughout you really get a sense of the different characters that make up a tour. From the serious, focused and professional Wilkinson, Johnson and Hill, to the hilarious antics of Healey, Wood and Henderson. You feel you really get to know the team and I for one felt part of the misery when it all finally ended in defeat, at the end of the over two hour long film. Some moments to look for: Shaggy on the maracas Simon Taylor’s birthday speech The eating habits of Darren Morris Table Tennis Dallaglio’s farewell Austin Healey’s golf swing Richard Hill on the phone in the corridor Balshaw looking for his Gumshield Lawrence’s swearing world record The fish Resterant Fishing with Vickery The goal kicking conversation Greenwood looking for his #1’s ‘You couldn’t have done any more boys’ Jonny alone at the end If you have any interest in the Lions or rugby buy this. If you don’t buy it anyway. I really cannot stress this enough. Roll on the 2005 DVD

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