Wellington is getting a Lions fan zone, but live match screenings not confirmedCHRIS RATCLIFFE/GETTY New Zealand fans congregate in a London fanzone to watch the All Blacks defend the Webb Ellis Cup in the Rugby World Cup against the Wallabies in 2015. (FILE)A British and Irish Lions tour fan zone is planned for Wellington, but whether the All Blacks and the Hurricanes' matches can be screened there remains uncertain. Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency (Wreda) has earmarked Odlins Plaza, near Frank Kitts Lagoon, as the venue for the proposed fan hub. FILE Several councils have expressed an interest in hosting fanzones for the six-week, 10-game British and Irish Lions tour starting in Whangarei in June. "This interest has been expressed on [the councils'] behalf by New Zealand Rugby," Way said.

Source: Stuff March 24, 2017 06:45 UTC