- Potential opponents and dates to be scoped out
- England coach and captain have spoken out in support
The British & Irish Lions have taken a first step towards setting up a women’s team after it was announced a feasibility study will be conducted to determine whether it is viable.
The Lions have given backing to a women’s tour in principle in recent years, with the managing director, Ben Calveley, having previously described the prospect as a matter of “when not if”. The England head coach, Simon Middleton, and his captain, Sarah Hunter, have also previously spoken out in support of a potential women’s Lions team.
Written by Gerard Meagher
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