British and Irish Lions rugby team captain Sam Warburton, signs a ball for fans on his team's arrival into Auckland, New Zealand today (Wednesday, May 31). He later joined fellow Lions in singing Calon Lan. PIC: Greg Bowker/New Zealand Herald via AP
The Lions broke into song soon after landing in New Zealand, giving their hosts a rendition of Calon Lan.
The Lions 'choir' are also reported to have repertoire with a song from each of the countries represented in the squad including Jerusalem, the Fields of Athenry and Highland Cathedral.
In appreciation for the amazing welcome, our choir sang Calon Lan on our arrival to New Zealand #LionsNZ2017 #AllForOne pic.twitter.com/JYXZ763O6Q
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) May 31, 2017
And here they are having a practice on the plane:
Touch down with a sing song. Lads are hitting the right notes already 👊🏼Welcome to Auckland 👋🏼🦁 @lionsofficial #AllForOne 🎼 pic.twitter.com/AU6EBUrsAG
— Leigh Halfpenny (@LeighHalfpenny1) May 31, 2017
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