We wanted to organise an event that celebrated the achievements of the tours of 71 and 17 and bring together two legends of the game, Lions captains – Willie John McBride and Sam Warburton. We created a distinctive logo for the event, filled the room with 300 rugby fans for a black tie dinner and engaged support from sponsors including Sky, Berry Bros & Rudd and The Lygon Arms. Our charity auction was conducted by Charlie Ross and the event was hosted by John Taylor, a veteran of the 71 tour and former voice of ITV rugby.