The 2017 British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand took place in June and July, featuring ten matches against Super Rugby franchises, provincial sides, and a three-test series against the All Blacks. The test series ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw, with the Lions winning the first test, losing the second, and drawing the third—marking only the second drawn series in Lions history. Coached by Warren Gatland and captained by Sam Warburton, the initial 41-man squad was announced on 19 April 2017, drawing players from all four home nations, though key players like Ben Youngs and Billy Vunipola withdrew due to personal reasons and injury. The tour was notable for being the first in New Zealand to include matches against Super Rugby teams, a schedule announced in July 2015, while Christchurch was excluded from hosting tests due to earthquake damage. Mid-tour, six players dubbed the "Geography Six" were added as injury cover, but further injuries to Ross Moriarty, Robbie Henshaw, and George North tested the squad's depth. Ultimately, Jonathan Davies was voted the Lions' player of the series, highlighting the team's resilience in a tightly contested and historic campaign.