Lions roar into Mahurangi

Lions visit Mahurangi College

Mahurangi College was treated to a visit from three touring British and Irish Lions, who met with school prefects, rugby players and sports academy members on June 2.

The meeting was an initiative of Lions coach Warren Gatland, who wants his squad to embrace the culture in New Zealand.

The Mahurangi College visitors were Scottish winger Tommy Seymour, Irish prop Tadhg Furlong and English hooker Jamie George.

Mahurangi College principal David Macleod says the visit created a buzz among students and staff.

The three players took questions, sang, signed autographs, received gifts and presented Max Young, Jaidyn Armstrong and Dominic Scalabrini-Pendergrast with their school rugby caps.