Lions Tour 2025

[Dan54]

As @Braveheart81 says, not sure how much the areas of France would pay out at getting bump in tourist numbers.
Actually by same token, NZ government and cities are fairly well know for not paying big money to attract the events like this, and still get them.
So how much difference that all makes is beyond me.

 

[Braveheart81]

Also, that entire article is about French rugby wanting to get involved in the most lucrative tour in rugby.

I would take it with a grain of salt. It would be more newsworthy if French rugby didn't want to become involved in the tour.

 

[Crashy]

Lions players and British rugby in general will make the most $ from this tour in lions history.
Pray tell which full professional Argentinian club teams would they play? I’ll give you a hint. There aren’t any….

You honestly think Japanese clubs would get within 10 points of the Lions like our Waratahs and brumbies b teams?

to lose the golden goose that is a tour to Australia is laughable.

 

[Wilson]

The Lions have apparently block Pete Samu from playing in the First Nations/Pasifika team:

Lions block Wallaby from playing in First Nations & Pasifika XV

Three weeks after requesting that Wallabies were released to Super Rugby teams to ensure a competitive buildup, the Lions have blocked Pete Samu from representing the First Nations and Pasifika XV next week.

www.smh.com.au

 

[cyclopath]

What area is suitable for a 66 and a quarter year old action man?

A whine bar.

 

[Dctarget]

The Lions have apparently block Pete Samu from playing in the First Nations/Pasifika team:

Lions block Wallaby from playing in First Nations & Pasifika XV

Three weeks after requesting that Wallabies were released to Super Rugby teams to ensure a competitive buildup, the Lions have blocked Pete Samu from representing the First Nations and Pasifika XV next week.

www.smh.com.au

By god these guys are assholes. What benefit could they possibly gain from that?

 

[parkfootyenthusiast2]

Few thoughts:

1. The Lions blocking Pete Samu from the FN/P squad is an absolute joke. Maybe they fear he'll end up in the Wallabies side later in the test series and don't want him getting another touch up game in but come on... you've minced every side so far save a wet night in Sydney, how soft, and also to take that once in a lifetime opportunity away from a bloke who definitely deserves it - lame.

2. Not scared of France. The Lions tour to Australia is steeped in history, the players and their supporting fans love it and I think them coming over year this tour and belting every team in sight will only ADD to their enthusiasm if anything. Since when have the Brits enjoyed being successful? Not scared.

 

[Adam84]

so fucken petty

 

[Dctarget]

Absolutely bizarre and not a good look for them. They've already allowed Matt Philip to play for the Waratahs v Lions and he's the same story as Pete.

Then they pluck Farrell from France this week too. Irony isn't lost on me either that they have some Aussie Pasifika boys playing for them under some very dubious eligibility rules.

 

[MarkJ]

Hopefully the First Nations/Pasifika team will play with their jerseys tucked in as a tribute to Samu

 

[parkfootyenthusiast2]

Give me Samu in the second or third test with a serious axe to grind...

 

[parkfootyenthusiast2]

Absolutely bizarre and not a good look for them. They've already allowed Matt Philip to play for the Waratahs v Lions and he's the same story as Pete.

Then they pluck Farrell from France this week too. Irony isn't lost on me either that they have some Aussie Pasifika boys playing for them under some very dubious eligibility rules.

Great points all round, flogs

 

[Dirkgee96]

That’s so incredibly petty. I thought they wanted tough games? Samu is a wallaby and would provide some experience to the team

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

We getting to hands on heads territory?