The Three Lions wore it again in 1963 for a 4-2 friendly win over Czechoslovakia.
O'Driscoll played in all three Lions Tests on their unsuccessful 2001 tour to Australia.
He also won three Lions caps, scoring a try in the first Test win over Australia in 2001.
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But it comes from their crest, which features three lions rampaging or something.
O'Driscoll has played in three World Cups, been on three Lions tours and savoured Six Nations and Heineken Cup triumphs.
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Campbell last appeared for England in the World Cup against Sweden, while James last wore the Three Lions against Jamaica last June.
He was able to convince the Three Lions to break with their traditional 4-4-2 formation and play a far more attacking style.
Both teams were much-changed from the games in which they exited the Heineken Cup with the hosts fielding three Lions and Munster two.
Gibbs, who has quit the Test arena after winning 53 Wales caps and featuring on three Lions tours, would certainly fit the bill as midfield partner for Allan Bateman.
Wales were missing three Lions stars from the 2-1 Test defeat in South Africa, flanker Martyn Williams, wing Shane Williams - Wales' record try scorer - and prop Gethin Jenkins.
The main square, Romerplatz, seems to be enjoying its last few hours of quiet, in the knowledge that it is about to endure three days of the Three Lions chorus.
While their numbers have dwindled, their legacy remains: India's emblem is three lions perched on a pedestal, and the ubiquitous Indian surname Singh is a variation of the Sanskrit word for lion.
"I knew every time I wore the Three Lions shirt, I was not only following in a long line of great players, I was also representing every fan that cared passionately about their country, " said Beckham, who won 115 caps for England.
"The injury rate at this point of the season has been high and, with three Lions players out injured as well as fitness tests pending on two others, this impacts on the experience in the squad considerably, " said Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan.
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But England rewarded fans who made the 15-hour journey from the U.K. The Three Lions rebounded from a lackluster 1-1 draw with Ireland in a friendly at Wembley on Wednesday that raised questions about Roy Hodgson's strategy ahead of key World Cup qualifying matches against Moldova and Ukraine in September.
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Authorities, who did not have access to tranquilizer guns, killed two wolves, six black bears, two grizzly bears, nine male lions, eight female lions, three mountain lions and 18 Bengal tigers.
Authorities, who did not have access to tranquilizer guns, killed two wolves, six black bears, two grizzly bears, nine male lions, eight female lions, one baboon, three mountain lions and 18 Bengal tigers.
But the three-times Lions tourist, who is now 31, has no plans to retire soon.
But three-times Lions tourist and former England back-row Richard Hill believes the Munster lock should get the nod ahead of the Ireland captain.
But three-times Lions tourist Williams, man-of-the-series as Wales won their first Grand Slam for 27 years in 2005, is 36 in September and Blues have a ready-made open-side replacement in Wales international Sam Warburton.
O'Connell, who featured in all three of the Lions Tests in the 3-0 defeat by New Zealand in 2005, said he was honoured to have the chance to captain the side against the world champions.
Hill, who won 71 England caps and went on three British and Irish Lions tours, has overcome serious knee injuries.
Hastings played all three Tests on the Lions' 1989 tour to Australia and led the side on the trip to New Zealand in 1993.
The two opposing captains have made three British and Irish Lions tours together - to Australia in 2001, New Zealand in 2005 and South Africa last year.
The five-man selection panel includes three former captains and Lions.
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Jones started the first and last Tests against the All Blacks and appeared as a replacement in the second of a series in which the Lions lost three Tests to nil.
For Warrington-born Rickard, however, the year was also hugely significant as she bettered the 103-cap mark set by ex-Wales captain Gareth Thomas in the men's game, whose tally included three British and Irish Lions appearances.
This year, South Africa, who became world champions by defeating England in the 2007 final in Paris, play host to the Lions in three Test matches that are likely to be played at an intense and passionate level.
The 64-cap scrum-half started all three Tests of the 2005 Lions tour in New Zealand and will be hoping to make this year's trip to South Africa.
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