Channel 4 are in advanced talks to broadcast the Lions’ opening fixture against Japan this summer. Lions matches have not been aired on terrestrial television since 1993 when Scotland’s Gavin Hastings captained a tour of New Zealand. Channel 4 are in advanced talks to broadcast the Lions’ opening fixture against JapanHowever, Channel 4 are close to completing a deal for the curtain-raiser, which would be combined with Test highlights. England were due to tour North America but because of Covid are expected to move all fixtures to Twickenham. Meanwhile, former Bath coach Tabai Matson has emerged as the front-runner to take on the vacant head-coach role at Harlequins.

Source: Daily Mail May 08, 2021 21:32 UTC