Lions have atoned for disastrous 2005 tour, says Adam Jones

"The painful memory of 2005 has now been banished. Everything about that tour 12 years ago was a shambles."

Lions have atoned for disastrous 2005 tour, says Adam Jones

Adam Jones insists the British and Irish Lions have re-established themselves in the hearts and minds of the New Zealand public to atone for the disastrous tour of 2005.

Warren Gatland's men drew their series against the All Blacks 1-1 after a thrilling decider in Auckland on Saturday ended in a 15-15 stalemate, bringing the toughest touring schedule of the professional era to a close.

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