The World's Greatest, Tour.
The British & Irish Lions will tour South Africa in 2021 to play an incredible eight-match tour.
The British & Irish Lions will play three Test matches against the reigning World Champions South Africa on their epic tour in 2021 as well as five other matches.
All eight matches of the Tour will be played in Gauteng or Cape Town to minimise the risk of disruption that could be caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The schedule accommodates stable team bases and training venues and significantly reduces travel.
The Lions are the greatest touring rugby team in the world. Their journey in 2021 will be a special one.
In 2009, The Lions lost the Test series 2-1 but following their series draw against New Zealand in 2017, will have high hopes of repeating the victory in 1997.
Date |
Match |
Location |
Stadium |
KO |
|
03/07/2021 |
Emirates Lions v British & Irish Lions |
Johannesburg |
Emirates Airline Park |
17h00 (BST) |
|
07/07/2021 |
Cell C Sharks v British & Irish Lions |
Johannesburg |
Emirates Airline Park |
19h00 (BST) |
|
10/07/2021 |
Vodacom Bulls v British & Irish Lions |
Pretoria |
Loftus Versfeld |
17h00 (BST) |
|
14/07/2021 |
South Africa ‘A’ v British & Irish Lions |
Cape Town |
Cape Town Stadium |
19h00 (BST) |
|
17/07/2021 |
DHL Stormers v British & Irish Lions |
Cape Town |
Cape Town Stadium |
17h00 (BST) |
|
24/07/2021 |
Springboks v British & Irish Lions - - 1st Test |
Cape Town |
Cape Town Stadium |
17h00 (BST) |
|
31/07/2021 |
Springboks v British & Irish Lions - 2nd Test |
Johannesburg |
FNB Stadium |
17h00 (BST) |
|
07/08/2021 |
Springboks v British & Irish Lions - 3rd Test |
Johannesburg |
FNB Stadium |
17h00 (BST) |