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British and Irish lions confirm 2025 squad announcement date and event location: Planet Rugby

The 2025 British & Irish Lions squad for tour Australia will be announced on May 8th in front of a live audience of more than 2,000 followers at London's legendary O2.

It will be the first time in the history of the famous Touring Side that the squad is named in this open way and promises to be a special occasion this Thursday.

The Lions Chair Iuan Evans MBE will announce the tourists of head coach Andy Farrell and captain for the series before the promise of a sea of ​​Red fans in the O2.

Ticket choice

In the coming weeks, a ticket mood for the event in Indigo will be alive under the tent roof. The members of Lions Rugby Club have priority access to buy tickets.

The fans can register to hear how to get tickets in the hands in Indigo for this occasion-the location of the O2 capacity of the O2-wins confirms the Lions.

“The British and Irish lions always want to combine and inspire extraordinary experiences, and this event is no different,” said Ben Calveley, CEO of The Lions.

“In Indigo in the O2, this can be found our largest and special cadre announcement so far.

“We are very happy about the record number of fans who are traveling to Australia this summer when the sea of ​​Red has been in the first time since 2017.

“But we also know that there are millions of fans at home who also want to be brought closer to the campaign – and this unique event gives you the opportunity to do this.

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“Our Lions supporters are very important for us both at home and on the tour. And as always, your energy and passion will be of crucial importance to try to win a test series against the Wallabies this summer. “

The important day on May 8 will continue to be transferred live to Sky Sports and there will be a number of special guests on stage and on the screen.

There will also be a live reaction from Rugby and United Rugby Championship Stars of Premiership when the names are read aloud.

The Lions Chair Iuan Evans MBE said: “There is no greater honor than to be selected for the British and Irish lions, and as a player it is difficult for them to sleep the night before while the anticipation builds up.

“The hours feel like days when you wait to hear if you are lucky enough to get this dream call for the ultimate experience on and off the field.

CEEFAX days

“I was lucky enough to do three lion tours, and I found out about a letter, a telegram and a ceefax – that was our version of the red button for younger supporters. And this cader announcement before our loyal fans will be so unforgettable in their own way.

“There is a lot of rugby by May, and Andy and his coaching team will have some extremely difficult decisions that you can make to Australia before the tour.

“The players will do everything to book their places and we wish you all the best in the coming weeks.”

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