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by on June 24, 2021
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The British & Irish Lions 2021 will play a pre-tour match against Japan in Edinburgh followed by eight matches in South Africa, including three Tests against the Springboks. The Test against Japan, on Saturday 26 June at BT Murrayfield, will be broadcast live on Channel 4 – the first time there has been live coverage of a Lions match on terrestrial television since the 1993 tour to New Zealand. Lions tour 2021 date All eight matches in South Africa will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, who have had the rights to show the last six tours. The three Tests take place on successive Saturdays on 24 July, 31 July and 7 August. Lions managing director Ben Calveley said: “We are delighted that Channel 4 are our broadcast partners for our first match on home soil since 2005. “I am looking forward to the excellent coverage and analysis that Channel 4 will no doubt provide and going on the recent squad announcement I’m sure the interest and numbers tuning in will be considerable for this clash.” Radio commentary of all nine Lions matches will also be broadcast live on talkSPORT, whose commentary team includes World Cup winners Bryan Habana (South Africa) and Ben Kay (England), former Ireland and Lions wing Tommy Bowe as well as legendary Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan. Former British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton believes Warren Gatland can cement his legacy in South Africa. After leading the squad to a series victory in Australia eight years ago and a draw against New Zealand in 2017, Gatland completes the set against the Springboks this summer. "Even now he is probably the most successful Lions head coach with two undefeated tours," said Warburton. Irish Lions tv coverage "To do three would see him cement himself as an icon of Lions rugby." Warburton was Lions captain for the past two tours under Gatland. "He is already a Lions great but to have three unbeaten Test tours under his belt would be tough to beat and a record that would probably stand for a long time," added Warburton. Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones has taken over as skipper and Warburton believes the second-row is the perfect person to navigate the side through a tour like no other. The 37-man squad will have to prosper in its own bubble for almost two months with no travelling fans because of Covid-19. british irish lions live Jones has 148 caps for Wales and played in nine Lions Tests on the last three tours before being handed the permanent captaincy.
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