British & Irish Lions 2021 tour of South Africa to go ahead as scheduled

While there were fears that the spread of the coronavirus may force the tour to a later date in 2021 it has now been confirmed the British and Irish Lions will tour South Africa between July 3 and August 7 next year. The Lions will play the World Champion Springboks in three Tests and also take on five other teams, including the Stormers, Sharks and Bulls.SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux said he was delighted that the tour could go ahead in its original time slot.

“We’re, however, going to have to ensure the army of red does not dwarf our sea of green and gold, while at the same time showing our guests the best of South African hospitality.” “An enormous amount of planning, especially from a logistical perspective, goes into putting on a Lions series, so it was crucial that a decision was agreed upon in good time.

The British & Irish Lions have toured South Africa on 13 previous occasions, with the first Tour taking place in 1891. In that time, the Lions have won four Test series, lost eight with one drawn. Their overall record against the Springboks is played 46, won 17, lost 23 and drawn six.

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