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British and Irish Lions to South Africa to go ahead next summer as scheduled

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The Lions will roar across South Africa next summer after rugby’s greatest tour was given the go-ahead to take place as scheduled.

Weeks of uncertainty ended this morning when organisers confirmed that the eight-match trip, culminating in three Tests against the world champion Springboks, is on. “The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of disruption to the sporting calendar,” admitted British & Irish Lions managing director Ben Calveley. “But after extensive discussions we are now able to confirm that the Tour dates are as previously announced.” Both parties had been prepared to push the tour back into the autumn if it freed up a summer slot for global rugby to at least make a start on repairing its parlous financial situation.

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