Lions set to face Japan-based All Blacks in Anzac clash but Folau’s hopes over
02-04-2025 18:00 via theguardian.com

Lions set to face Japan-based All Blacks in Anzac clash but Folau’s hopes over

Invitational Australia & New Zealand side to play in JulyPlayers who have switched nationality will not be eligibleThe British & Irish Lions are set to face a number of former All Blacks with Rugby Australia’s chief executive, Phil Waugh, confident players based in Japan can be recruited for the Anzac fixture in July. Waugh also confirmed that players who have represented Australia and New Zealand but subsequently switched nationality will not be considered, ending Israel Folau&rsq
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