The British and Irish Lions likely will face a team of players with indigenous Australian and Pasifika heritage during its nine-match tour to Australia next year, according to Australian media.
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That match is due to be played in Melbourne on July 22, between the Lions’ first and second tests against the Wallabies. “Given the popularity of rugby in the Pacific Island communities was one point, and the connection to the Victorian rugby community in Melbourne was another really important element,” Waugh told the Herald. “And we also have some great talent with First Nations heritage.
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