google-site-verification: googlec7193c3de77668c9.html

British and Irish Lions: When and where is the next tour?

Advertisements

The French Rugby Federation says it has also held conversations with Lions officials about warm-up matches before the 2027 and 2029 tours.

France has been flagged as a future series option due to the strength of their national and club sides, the popularity of the sport among the French public, and the relative affordability for travelling Lions fans.

FFR vice-president Abdelatif Benazzi said: “I think we can build something for the long term. We start with this, but I don’t want it to be just one shot.”

The Lions have not played France since 1989 in a fixture arranged to celebrate 200 years since the French Revolution.

When asked about the prospect, Calveley said: “You can certainly understand why people will get excited about that sort of concept [a series in France].

“What’s not to like about some of those wonderful clubs you could play against and some of those wonderful venues in the summer as well?”


BBC News

Views: 1

See also  Alex Coles: England and Northampton forward signs new contract

Check Also

Ehren Painter: Cornish Pirates sign Exeter prop on loan

Cornish Pirates have signed Exeter prop Ehren Painter on a short-term loan. The 28-year-old tighthead …

Marco Manfredi and Tom West among nine leaving Northampton Saints

Italy hooker Marco Manfredi and prop Tom West are among nine players who will leave …

Ulster v Exeter Chiefs: Resurgent Chiefs escape ‘dark place’ and plot Ulster downfall in semi-final

While Exeter – under hugely experienced director of rugby Rob Baxter – have transformed their …

Leave a Reply

Available for Amazon Prime
Go current digital resources ebook store. 2025 yılında hizmete başlayan cassinox bahis dünyasının en aktif sitelerinden olmayı hedefliyor.