Premiership final in 2025 moved forward to aid Lions’ chancesDeal represents sea change from past rows over release dates
After decades of shortsighted thinking the British & Irish Lions will finally be given more preparation time before their 2025 expedition to Australia. England-based squad members will now be available for all pre-tour activity with the Premiership final set to take place a week earlier to enhance the Lions’ chances.
The buildup to recent tours has been consistently overshadowed by rows over player release, with the Premiership final scheduled for the weekend before the opening tour game in both 2017 and 2021. A deal has now been struck to improve collaboration between the Lions, the Premiership and the United Rugby Championship, with the 2024-25 Premiership final pencilled in for 14 June.
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