British & Irish Lions
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The British & Irish Lions is a rugby union team selected from players eligible for the national teams of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The Lions are a test side and most often select players who have already played for their national team, although they can pick uncapped players who are eligible for any of the four unions. The team tours every four years, with these rotating between Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in order. The most recent test series, the 2021 series against South Africa, was won 2–1 by South Africa.
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Lock Jenkins good enough for Lions - Exeter boss Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Wales lock Dafydd Jenkins is capable of getting a British and Irish Lions call-up.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Wales women to tour Australia in summer 2025 Wales' second Test against the Wallarroos will take place in Sydney, on the eve of the second British and Irish Lions men's tour Test there.BBC Sport - Published | |
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