Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland during the announcement on June 2019
Preview:British and Irish Lions vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's British and Irish Lions tour curtain-raiser as Warren Gatland's side face Japan at Murrayfield, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jun 24, 15:49
 Zander Fagerson in action for Scotland in November 2017
Zander Fagerson to miss Lions' clash with Japan due to injury
The injured duo leave Duhan Van Der Merwe and Rory Sutherland as the two remaining Scotland internationals in the starting line-up.
Jun 24, 09:45
 Scotland's Hamish Watson pictured on October 2020
Hamish Watson ruled out of Japan clash due to concussion
Justin Tipuric fills the vacancy at openside for Saturday's match.
Jun 23, 14:26
 Wales boss Warren Gatland pictured on November 1, 2019
Gareth Thomas: 'Gatland going three Lions tours undefeated would be bonkers'
The Lions will kick-start their preparations for the Springboks by taking on Japan at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Jun 23, 14:24
 Owen Farrell in action for England on December 6, 2020
Warren Gatland backs "fantastic competitor" Owen Farrell to shine for Lions
Owen Farrell was voted into the Lions' leadership group by his teammates.
Jun 22, 15:45
 Scotland's Hamish Watson pictured on October 2020
Four Scotland internationals to start for Lions against Japan
Wing Duhan Van Der Merwe, props Rory Sutherland and Zander Fagerson and flanker Hamish Watson will make their Lions debuts.
Jun 22, 10:25
 Jamie George in action for England on February 10, 2019
Jamie George insists Saracens players can cope with Lions tour
The club's five British and Irish Lions jetted into Jersey on Monday morning to join up with Warren Gatland's squad.
Jun 21, 21:24
 Neil Jenkins pictured in May 2017
Neil Jenkins: 'Late arrivals will be playing catch-up'
Only 25 members of the 37-man squad selected by Warren Gatland are present in Jersey for a pre-tour training camp.
Jun 17, 21:34
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell hopes Johnny Sexton benefits from missing summer Tests
Johnny Sexton, who turns 36 next month, will have to wait until at least the autumn to claim a 100th Ireland cap.
Jun 14, 14:38
 Kyle Sinckler in England training March 6, 2020
Kyle Sinckler tipped to be fit for Premiership playoffs
The Bears prop was a late addition to Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions squad.
Jun 9, 13:08
 Wales' Dan Biggar sits injured on October 9, 2019
Lions handed Dan Biggar fitness boost ahead of South Africa tour
Dan Biggar was taken off in Sunday's Gallagher Premiership defeat by Exeter after sustaining a chest injury but has had no adverse effects.
Jun 8, 15:58
 Kyle Sinckler in England training March 6, 2020
Kyle Sinckler admits he "processed" Lions omission
The England prop was added to the group on Sunday after injury ruled out Ireland's Andrew Porter.
Jun 7, 21:13
 Wales head coach Wayne Pivac pictured in October 2020
Wayne Pivac: 'Jonathan Davies is over the moon to captain Wales'
Scarlets centre will lead Wales in games against Canada and Argentina.
Jun 7, 16:19
 Kyle Sinckler in England training March 6, 2020
Kyle Sinckler trying to "roll with the punches" after late Lions call-up
Kyle Sinckler had been left "distraught" when left out of Warren Gatland's original group.
Jun 7, 14:50
 Kyle Sinckler in England training March 6, 2020
Kyle Sinckler handed British and Irish Lions call-up
England prop Kyle Sinckler was left out of Warren Gatland's initial squad for this summer's tour of South Africa.
Jun 6, 11:36
 Rassie Erasmus pictured in October 2019
Rassie Erasmus expecting Lions surprises from Warren Gatland
The world champions host the British and Irish Lions this summer.
May 29, 21:19
 Rassie Erasmus pictured in October 2019
Rassie Erasmus hopes South Africa use British experience to their advantage
The coronavirus pandemic has kept the Springboks inactive since England were toppled in the 2019 World Cup final.
May 28, 14:12
 Sale's Manu Tuilagi reacts after suffering an injury against Northampton Saints on September 29, 2020
Manu Tuilagi to make comeback from injury when Sale face Bristol
Manu Tuilagi is poised to make his first appearance since September.
May 27, 12:25
 Sale's Manu Tuilagi reacts after suffering an injury against Northampton Saints on September 29, 2020
Alex Sanderson: 'Manu Tuilagi looks as strong as a bull'
Manu Tuilagi has been sidelined since September because of an Achilles injury but is on course to return for Sale on Friday.
May 25, 18:25
 Exeter Chiefs' Sam Simmonds celebrates scoring their eighth try on February 23, 2020
Exeter Chiefs boss tips Sam Simmonds to shine for British & Irish Lions
Sam Simmonds won the most recent of his seven England caps in 2018.
May 19, 13:22
 Wales boss Warren Gatland pictured on November 1, 2019
South Africa plan to stage Lions tour behind closed doors
A revised schedule has been published, with the coronavirus pandemic forcing changes to be made to the original itinerary.
May 14, 09:36
 British and Irish Lions Ambassador Martin Johnson during a press conference in January 2016
On This Day: Martin Johnson bids farewell with Leicester defeat
England's World Cup-winning captain saw his Leicester team beaten 39-14 by Wasps in the Premiership final.
May 14, 07:43
 England prop Joe Marler pictured in February 2020
Joe Marler: 'British and Irish Lions must take specialist counsellor on tour'
The England prop feels it is important for players and staff to have support to cope with an extended period in their bubble.
May 9, 21:25
 Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in February 2020
Alun Wyn Jones hails "a plethora of options" in Lions pool
Lions skipper knows competition for places will be intense in South Africa.
May 8, 21:19
 Scotland's Hamish Watson pictured on October 2020
Hamish Watson backs Lions squad to inspire the next generation
There are eight Scots in Warren Gatland's team to tour South Africa this summer.
May 7, 21:27
 Wales boss Warren Gatland pictured on November 1, 2019
Lions seeking exemption to avoid hotel quarantine after South Africa
South Africa is currently on the Government's red list.
May 7, 11:31
 Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured on November 3, 2018
Alun Wyn Jones: 'There were a number of candidates to captain British and Irish Lions'
Lions skipper impressed by leadership quality in squad for South Africa tour.
May 6, 21:32
 Wales boss Warren Gatland pictured on November 1, 2019
Warren Gatland: 'We can match South Africa'
Johnny Sexton and Jonathan Davies were left out.
May 6, 21:32
 Wales boss Warren Gatland pictured on November 1, 2019
Warren Gatland talks up Sam Simmonds
Johnny Sexton and Kyle Sinckler are among those missing out on Lions selection as Alun Wyn Jones captains the side.
May 6, 17:15
 Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in March 2019
Alun Wyn Jones reacts to being named British and Irish Lions captain
Wales skipper adds another major entry to his career CV.
May 6, 16:01
 Wales boss Warren Gatland pictured on November 1, 2019
A look at Warren Gatland's selections for the British and Irish Lions tour
Alun Wyn Jones has been chosen to captain the Lions.
May 6, 12:42
 Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in February 2020
Alun Wyn Jones to lead the Lions in South Africa
The Wales skipper is one of his country's most celebrated players.
May 6, 12:40
 Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in February 2020
Alun Wyn Jones confirmed as British and Irish Lions captain
Johnny Sexton and Kyle Sinckler are among those missing out on selection.
May 6, 12:40
 Wales boss Warren Gatland pictured on November 1, 2019
Warren Gatland set to reveal his British and Irish Lions squad
The game's most capped player is a clear favourite ahead of closest rival Maro Itoje.
May 6, 07:12
 Sam Simmonds runs through to score a try for Exeter against Harlequins on November 20, 2020
Sam Simmonds received assurances he would be on British and Irish Lions tour radar
Eddie Jones has consistently overlooked the Exter man for England even though he is the current European player of the year.
May 5, 18:27
 England prop Joe Marler pictured in February 2020
Joe Marler 'gutted' to not be in plans for British and Irish Lions tour
The England prop's name will be missing when Warren Gatland announces his 36-man squad to take on South Africa on Thursday.
May 5, 18:24
 Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in February 2020
Alun Wyn Jones 'set to be named captain for Lions tour'
England's Maro Itoje is Alun Wyn Jones' closest rival for the role under head coach Warren Gatland.
May 5, 16:53
 Danny Care in action for Harlequins in November 2018
A look at five outsiders hoping to make British and Irish Lions squad
Head coach Warren Gatland unveils his 36-man line-up on Thursday lunchtime.
May 5, 14:42
 Sale's Manu Tuilagi reacts after suffering an injury against Northampton Saints on September 29, 2020
Alex Sanderson tips Manu Tuilagi for Lions place
The England international is pencilled in to return for Sale at the end of May.
May 4, 17:51
 Joe Launchbury during England training on February 20, 2019
Wasps lock Joe Launchbury out of Lions contention with knee injury
The Wasps captain faces surgery after being hurt in Premiership game against Bath.
Apr 27, 12:08
<Previous Page
Next Page >
rhs 2.0


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!