British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell will reveal his squad for the upcoming tour in front of 2,000 fans at the O2 Arena in London on May 8.
Key Details
When? From 2 p.m. BST (11 p.m. AEST)
Where? O2 Arena, London
Farrell is expected to select a similar number of players to 2021, when he called up 37.
Each selection will be announced by Ieuan Evans, former Wales wing and current Lions chairman.
The Australia Tour
The British and Irish Lions will begin their tour on June 20 with a warm-up match against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
A continuación, viajarán a Australia para disputar seis partidos contra equipos australianos antes de los test matches.
- June 20: British & Irish Lions vs. Argentina
- June 28: Western Force vs. British & Irish Lions
- July 2: Queensland Reds vs. British & Irish Lions
- July 5: NSW Waratahs vs. British & Irish Lions
- July 9: ACT Brumbies vs. British & Irish Lions
- July 12: Australia & New Zealand Invitational XV vs. British & Irish Lions
- July 19: Australia vs. British & Irish Lions
- July 22: First Nations & Pasifika XV vs. British & Irish Lions
- July 26: Australia vs. British & Irish Lions
- August 2: Australia vs. British & Irish Lions
Historical Performance of the Lions
The challenge for Andy Farrell is to lead the Lions to their second tour victory in almost 30 years, having achieved success only in 2013 in Australia.
That summer, Warren Gatland’s team won the series 2-1, including a decisive 41-16 victory.
However, the two subsequent Lions teams have failed to achieve the same accomplishments.
The 2017 tour of New Zealand ended in a draw, with the All Blacks and the Lions winning one match each before drawing 16-16 in the final match.
The 2021 tour of South Africa, which was played under the shadow of Covid, started well, with the Lions getting a 22-17 win, but the Springboks won the next two matches and the series.
Recent Tours:
- 2021 – vs. South Africa (Loss 2-1)
- 2017 – vs. New Zealand (Draw 1-1-1)
- 2013 – vs. Australia (Victory 2-1)
- 2009 – vs. South Africa (Loss 2-1)
- 2005 – vs. New Zealand (Loss 3-0)
- 2001 – vs. Australia (Loss 2-1)
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