The story of Lions day
6 May 2021For two Glasgow Warriors, Thursday 6 May 2021 is a day they'll never forget...
The Announcement
With the rugby world hanging on his every word, it was left to 2021 British and Irish Lions chairman to deliver the news that every Glasgow Warriors fan had been waiting for…
The moment our Lions were revealed. ? pic.twitter.com/1mHMtigFMP
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 6, 2021
YES LADS ?@AlistairPrice and @ZanderFagerson will be touring with the 2021 British and Irish Lions this summer after both players were named in the 37-man squad.#WhateverItTakes ⚔️?️https://t.co/qNTeCa0DkF
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 6, 2021
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Congratulations to Zander Fagerson who has been named in the 2021 British & Irish Lions squad to tour South Africa this summer#WhateverItTakes #LionsRugby pic.twitter.com/rUex7EQTC7
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 6, 2021
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Congratulations to Ali Price who has been named in the 2021 British & Irish Lions squad to tour South Africa this summer#WhateverItTakes #LionsRugby pic.twitter.com/WO2oJu9axH
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 6, 2021
Little ➡️ Lion ➡️ Legend
The chosen few – meet the 2021 British & Irish Lions squad for South Africa.
#LionsRugby #CastleLionsSeries pic.twitter.com/5R0wp3oRxu
— British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) May 6, 2021
Congratulations, @ZanderFagerson ????????#AsOne pic.twitter.com/89RrFtMM18
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) May 6, 2021
Congratulations, @AlistairPrice ? ???????#AsOne pic.twitter.com/Is2tyqa2M0
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) May 6, 2021
835 men have worn the red jersey…
On 34 previous Tours…
Representing four nations & millions in the #SeaOfRed…
37 more will aim to add to that legacy…
Here is our official #LionsRugby 2021 squad…? pic.twitter.com/g0kVpyol9b
— British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) May 6, 2021
Squad Reaction
You didn’t have to work too hard to see just what the call meant to both players, as well as to the wider squad.
Zander Fagerson. 2021 British and Irish Lion.
Things you love to see ? pic.twitter.com/s2mlB0rPkp
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 6, 2021
A smile as wide as the Clyde ?
2021 British and Irish Lions tourist Ali Price gives his reaction ? pic.twitter.com/51EFZI4EmC
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 6, 2021
“I’m incredibly proud of the sacrifices and hard work Zander has put in to get this call.”@FagersonMatt reacts to @ZanderFagerson‘s @lionsofficial selection. pic.twitter.com/nU3RGRqPLH
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 6, 2021
Congratulations @AlistairPrice and @ZanderFagerson, well deserved! ??? https://t.co/Z3IRHXMc3z
— Francesco Fronzoni (@ffronzoni) May 6, 2021
Press Reaction
It wasn’t just internally that the news went down well, though.
EIGHT! SCOTTISH! LIONS!
— Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast (@thistlerugbypod) May 6, 2021
Eight Scots in British and Irish Lions squad. Congrats to them all.
— Rob Robertson (@SDM_Robertson) May 6, 2021
Eight Scottish Lions is a terrific return, and a great reflection of how the team has improved.
It is also a hugely important milestone for a generation of Scottish fans who have not felt that close bond with the Lions.
— Jamie Lyall (@JLyall93) May 6, 2021
The Warriors Two pic.twitter.com/GyNgeYcgDl
— Jamie Borthwick (@jamiekborthwick) May 6, 2021
8 @Scotlandteam players – Harris, Hogg, Price, Russell, VDM, Z Fagerson, Sutherland and Watson – included https://t.co/oGpXYwvlXf
— Gary Heatly (@G_HMedia) May 6, 2021
A very happy @AlistairPrice & @ZanderFagerson after being called up to the @lionsofficial squad.
Hear from them tonight on @STVNews pic.twitter.com/MUschrf3bU
— Ronnie Charters (@STVRonnie) May 6, 2021
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— David Tanner (@DavidTannerTV) May 6, 2021
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— David Tanner (@DavidTannerTV) May 6, 2021
Fan Reaction
And as for the Warrior Nation’s reaction? Well, simply see for yourself…
Brilliant news well done @AlistairPrice ?
— Murray Jummun (@jummunm) May 6, 2021
Big @olikebble reaction is ? https://t.co/taosIicIVo
— John Dawson (@johndawson8811) May 6, 2021
Yes, get in @AlistairPrice congrats!!
— Doug L (@dougl84) May 6, 2021
Ali Price trending in the UK – you love to see it! Beyond delighted to see him selected to join the Lions. ??? https://t.co/1RYWfrOssq
— Rhi ???????? (@SomeRandomBint) May 6, 2021
Great to see https://t.co/x0g5yaMUjr
— Glasgow Hawks (@GlasgowHawks1) May 6, 2021
Huge congratulations @ZanderFagerson & @AlistairPrice ???? xx ??????????????? https://t.co/wya6b0kO7E
— Amy #ProtectTheProtectors (@847HereIGoAgain) May 6, 2021
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— Paddy Boyer (@Patrick_Boyer) May 6, 2021
Congratulations both. Tremendous reward for continuing hard work and performance.
— Gary Torbett (@J_GaryT) May 6, 2021
Outstanding lads wohoo ?
— Matt Kerr Jnr (@KerrMatthew2810) May 6, 2021
Proud of these lads ⚔???????? https://t.co/QNli5c5YHh
— Adam Shaw (@AdamDShaw) May 6, 2021
Fantastic achievement from @ZanderFagerson & @AlistairPrice ?????????. Good luck! ? #Lions2021 #LionsRugby https://t.co/vNVMwUqLrn
— David M Morton (@DavidMMorton0) May 6, 2021
Congratulations from Forfar. All the best from Karin and Neil Bowman
— Neil Bowman (@NeilyBo) May 6, 2021
Well done, this is so well deserved. You’ll smash it
— Donna Aitken (@Happiest_Gurl) May 6, 2021
Aw this is great news!! Congratulations @ZanderFagerson, and congratulations to the rest of the squad too.
Greater things are yet to come…
— Ruth Scott (@Ruth__Scott) May 6, 2021
Aww too good not to share. Amazing to see just how much being a lion means. https://t.co/Y7B0QY3Yr5
— fionaebrown (@fionaeb1980) May 6, 2021
Congratulations ?
— Mrs Grimwood (@LadyGrimwood) May 6, 2021
literal tears https://t.co/Vrl4ZqHTUd
— hannah connell (@hannah_c_xox) May 6, 2021
Someone’s happy! ???. Well done!
— David M Morton (@DavidMMorton0) May 6, 2021
So, so pleased for you Ali! ??
— Kate thorn (@kate_thorn52) May 6, 2021
@AlistairPrice massive congratulations. Enjoy it all. Keep the smile going right up until game time & a test jersey is as much yours as it is anyone else’s
— Andrew Fairbairn (@Andy_Fairbairn) May 6, 2021
Still remember a giant 18-year old making his debut away to Benetton in 2014. A privilege to watch him develop.
— Kevin Millar (@topofthemoonGW) May 6, 2021
YOU GUYS ? https://t.co/rvITSBkXWN
— Steph Brawn (@BrawnJourno) May 6, 2021
Well done guys, and the @GlasgowWarriors old boys too, now looking forward to a Lions tour for the first time in years. ????????
— JDT (@WeeManWiTheFlag) May 6, 2021
