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By Gerard Meagher on February 22nd, 2021
Lockdown exit plan raises prospect of British & Irish Lions ‘home tour’
- Fixtures could take place in England, Wales and Ireland
- Opponents of home fixtures include Willie John McBride
The prospect of relocating the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa to the UK and Ireland moved a step closer on Monday after the government’s announcement that bumper crowds may return to sporting events in June. A final decision is still not expected until next month but it is understood a “home tour” has become a more enticing proposition for the Lions following the announcement.
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