Lions Tour 2025
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David Wilson (68)
Yep, I think it is because WR (World Rugby) recognise them as such, but they strange ones aren't they, as they don't count as ranking tests etc which I can understand. I think as far as test caps go, that can be decided by individual nations, and NZ never used to give caps for tests played against Japan, Fiji etc, what we loosely call 2nd tier, and only changed after WC started.
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John Thornett (49)
Just watched the Samu Kerevi rugbypass offload podcast & despite the fact it sounds like he wont be coming back to play in aus he did mention he wished the lions would play against a PI side in Suva as apart of the tour. They went to Hong Kong to play the barbarians on the way to aus on the way though & I know money wise it doesn't make as much sense as a stop in HK or Japan but does the game owe a Lions v Fiji test in 2025 & a Lions v Moana test in 2029?
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John Thornett (49)
Because of the amount of influence the amount of influence the pacific islands have on the game.
Dctarget
David Wilson (68)
Did he mention anything else interesting? How's his injury coming along?
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
The Pacific Islands haven't influenced the game at all?? You might be confusing the islands with players of PI heritage.
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John Thornett (49)
Yeah it was really good talked about his journey to aus as a kid. Told his version of what happened last spring tour. Said that he doesn't think if he came back to the reds there would be a spot for him!
Its on youtube worth a watch
Wallaby Man
Nev Cottrell (35)
I agree on the premise that the game doesn’t owe anyone anything, you start making sentimental decisions instead of sensible decisions and you start running into issues. However it would be a nice touch and exciting for those involved.
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John Thornett (49)
Qatar holds talks about hosting a British and Irish Lions Test in 2025
EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Sportsmail has learned that the Qatar Rugby Federation are eager to capitalise on the World Cup by bringing other major events to the country.
yuck
kiap
Steve Williams (59)
Agreed, but could potentially see it happening. The "sports-wash" gambit basically just means throwing multi-millions until something sticks.
Previously the Lions have done an HSBC event in HK on the way in (Baabaas?) ... maybe the Qataris put that plan on steroids?
Invite France/Boks or some other cash-hungry team (ABs?) for a pre-series Lions test. Sure, it means crashing R.A.'s party but I'm not sure they'd care.
Hey, maybe drop the ockers to two tests.
dru
David Wilson (68)
Hey, maybe drop the ockers to two tests.
And there’s the rub. When Qatari cash can interrupt well established rugby history, where does it end?
Adam84
John Eales (66)
Rumours:
- 3 x test matches against Wallabies; Sydney, Melbourne & TBC(Perth/Brisbane/Adelaide)
- 1 x combined NZ & Aus match
- 1 x combined Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and PNG match
- 3 x Super Rugby matches against Queensland Reds, NSW Waratahs and ACT Brumbies
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- 3 x test matches against Wallabies; Sydney, Melbourne & TBC(Perth/Brisbane/Adelaide)
- 1 x combined NZ & Aus match
- 1 x combined Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and PNG match
- 3 x Super Rugby matches against Queensland Reds, NSW Waratahs and ACT Brumbies
Pacific’s best to face Lions on 2025 Australia tour, but Brisbane on the outer
Rugby Australia is determined to shake up the British and Irish Lions format before the legendary side’s arrival in 2025.
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Colin Windon (37)
Exciting tour to look forward to.
The Ghost of Raelene
Rod McCall (65)
Bit of a shame Rebels & Force miss out. Shows the RA pecking order whether you like it or not. Kind of hope they give the Test to Perth in that case but Brisbane missing out seems crazy as well. The Combined Aus NZ game could be held at the City that misses the Wallabies Test.
LeCheese
John Hipwell (52)
Man, after a lacklustre Super Round and dismal crowd last night, I’m being increasingly disenfranchised by Melbourne getting a big test most yearsRumours:
- 3 x test matches against Wallabies; Sydney, Melbourne & TBC(Perth/Brisbane/Adelaide)
- 1 x combined NZ & Aus match
- 1 x combined Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and PNG match
- 3 x Super Rugby matches against Queensland Reds, NSW Waratahs and ACT Brumbies
Pacific’s best to face Lions on 2025 Australia tour, but Brisbane on the outer
Rugby Australia is determined to shake up the British and Irish Lions format before the legendary side’s arrival in 2025.
Adam84
John Eales (66)
To be fair on the chance of Melbourne hosting, it would be enough for people to travel for. I don’t doubt crowds would be an issue for a Lions tour.
And if the VIC Government are offering up the $$$ , it’s a bit hard for RA to turn down given the debt they’re still carrying.
And if the VIC Government are offering up the $$$ , it’s a bit hard for RA to turn down given the debt they’re still carrying.
LeCheese
John Hipwell (52)
Understand that it’s a commercial slam dunk, especially for a Lions tour - I’ll probably be one of many travelling down - I just don’t see that guaranteeing a Melbourne test every year is beneficial for the rugby community.