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BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Calorie-heavy garlands of victory
Several of the British and Irish Lions were sporting some natty home-made neckwear during their celebrations in garlands, made out of chocolate bar wrappers and ribbon, were made and presented by the family of centre Sione was born in Australia, but his father is Tongan and he spent four years in Tonga as a child. He qualifies for Scotland, and therefore the Lions, through his maternal grandmother who comes from Greenock.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Inside the Lions party after sealing series win: Drinking beers and singing in the middle of the MCG pitch - and recreating Hugo Keenan's last-minute winning try
Modern, elite professional rugby so often presents a stern and serious face to the outside world, so it is good when there are outbreaks of old-school fun. It was visible – and audible – in abundance in the aftermath of Saturday's game. Many of the Lions players wore elaborate garlands around their neck made up of chocolate bars festooned with ribbons, which had been presented to them by the family of Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu, who grew up in Melbourne and, briefly, in Tonga.
