Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1239 in DVD
• Released on: 2009-05-25
• Rating: Exempt
• Formats: Box set, Collector's Edition, PAL
• Number of discs: 2
• Running time: 255 minutes

Synopsis
LIVING WITH LIONS: THE COMPLETE STORY is a behind-the-scenes documentary following the British Lions 1997 tour of South Africa. Starting with training in England and continuing through every provincial game and test match, this sports film offers a rare glimpse inside the workings of a world-class team. Special edition marking the tenth anniversary from the first ever release.

Customer Reviews

Adds to the Original
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.

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 speaker. hilarious and a top bloke. drank with us til 5 in the morning. legend

Living with the Lions
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