Special memento from the 2001 Lions Tour to Australia from the Lions official archive. Signed by the 2001 Lions squad.

The Lions broke tradition in 2001 by appointing their first coach from outside the British Isles in New Zealander Henry, then in charge of Wales. Captain Johnson became the only man to lead the tourists twice. Managed by Lenihan, leader of the midweek team of 1989, the Tour generated excitement like no other had before, with more than 20,000 Lions fans heading south in support. The Tour could not have got off to a better as the Lions ran in 18 tries in a record 116-10 victory over an amateur Western Australia side in the opening game.

When the serious stuff got underway, the Lions got a lightning start as England’s Robinson crossed the whitewash to give the tourists the lead inside the first three minutes. Further first-half tries from James and Quinnell sent the visiting supporters into raptures. A spectacular solo effort from O’Driscoll, prompting chants of 'Waltzing O'Driscoll', sealed a fourth as he charged through the defensive line to seal a 29-13 victory.

The second Test would also be decided in its third quarter. The hosts trailed at half-time but emerged to score 15 points in 10 minutes and set themselves up for a 35-14 win.

The final Test could not have been closer as the two teams stood level at 23-23 with 12 minutes to play, Robinson and Wilkinson having scored tries for the tourists. Burke then kicked two penalties to give Australia a 29-23 advantage, but the Lions engineered one last chance for the try and conversion they needed to win with a lineout in the Wallabies' 22. Wood threw to Johnson but Australia lock Harrison pulled off the steal of the Series to make his side's victory safe.

Complete with certificate of authenticity.