Why are New Zealand embarking on their own Lions tour?

Why are New Zealand embarking on their own Lions tour?

August 7, 2026 · 25 min

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The episode discusses New Zealand's decision to embark on a Lions-style tour of South Africa amidst changes in world rugby.

As world rugby moves away from multi match tours, instead preferring the nations championship, two of its biggest brands are going the other way.  Ditching traditional southern hemisphere competitions, New Zealand are embarking on a lions style tour of South Africa.  Is this good for the game or a shameless cash grab, two bigger nations going out on their own?  South African journalist Daniel Gallan joins Nathan Johns to discuss. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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