Lions Women to play France in Cardiff before first New Zealand tour
The British & Irish Lions Women have scheduled a home match at Principality Stadium for 27 August 2027, ahead of their first tour to New Zealand.
The British & Irish Lions Women will play France at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on 27 August 2027, giving the team a home fixture before its first tour to New Zealand. The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:30 BST, according to BBC Sport Wales.
When the Lions Women’s New Zealand tour begins
The tour is scheduled to begin against a Black Ferns XV on 4 September. The Lions Women’s first Test against New Zealand is set for 11 September in Auckland.
Lions women’s committee chair Carol Isherwood told the BBC that organisers considered other options, including playing abroad, before choosing Cardiff for the France match.
Sources and context
- British & Irish Lions Women to have Cardiff warmup against France before tour of New ZealandAssociated Press (republished by Yahoo Sports)
- Lions women to warm-up for New Zealand with France Test in CardiffBBC Sport Wales
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