British and Irish Lions tour dates to South Africa confirmed

Just under a year after its scheduled start, British and Irish Lions' tour dates to South Africa were confirmed. Rugby fans can book British and Irish Lions Tour Tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the schedule, in part due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the eight-game tour will begin on Saturday, July 3, 2021, when tourists play the Stormers in Cape Town.

Three weeks later, the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg will host the first test, with the second scheduled for Cape Town on Saturday, July 31, before the tour concludes in Johannesburg for the third test at Ellis Park a week later.

The Lions Trial in Cape Town will be the first there since their 1997 tour. It will be the first time for the Lions to play at the Cape Town Stadium as it will host the first Trial, the FNB Stadium.

"The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a major disruption to the sports calendar," but after extensive discussions, we can now confirm that the Tour dates are as previously announced," Said Ben Calveley, Managing Director of British and Irish Lions at a press release.

It was also speculated that dates could change as part of World Rugby's push for the introduction of a global calendar. That, however, is in the background.

"It takes a great deal of planning, especially from a logistical perspective, to organize a series of Lions, so it was crucial that a decision be decided in due course," Calveley said.

"I am particularly pleased that we can provide some clarity to all Lions fans looking to travel to South Africa next summer."

The British and Irish Lions have toured South Africa 13 times before, with the first Tour in 1891. At that time, the Lions won series of four events, lost eight with a draw. His overall record against the Springboks is played 46, he won 17, he lost 23 and he drew six. On their last tour in 2009, the Springboks won the highly competitive and captivating series 2-1.

"We are delighted to confirm that the tour dates remain the same," said SA Rugby Chief Executive Jurie Roux.

"All of South Africa looks forward to welcoming the Lions and we continue to move forward with our plans to provide travel followers with a once in a lifetime experience."

Full schedule for the 2021 tour:

Saturday, July 3: British and Irish Lions VS Stormers - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town

Wednesday, July 7: British and Irish Lions VS South Africa ‘Invitational’ - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium‚ Port Elizabeth

Saturday, July 10: British and Irish Lions VS Sharks - Kings Park, Durban

Wednesday, July 14: British and Irish Lions VS South African Team "A" - Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit

Saturday, July 17: British and Irish Lions VS Bulls - Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

Saturday, July 24 (First Test): Springboks VS British and Irish Lions - FNB Stadium, Johannesburg

Saturday, July 31 (Second Test): Springboks VS British & Irish Lions - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town

Saturday, August 7 (Third Test): Springboks VS British and Irish Lions - Ellis Park, Johannesburg

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