The British & Irish Lions will kick off their six-week 2013 rugby union tour to Australia with a game in Hong Kong against the Barbarians on Saturday, June 1.
The tour marks the 125-year anniversary of The Lions’ touring heritage and traditions.
The last Lions Tour to Australia in 2001 heralded the dawn of the "Red Army’" with tens of thousands of English, Irish, Scottish & Welsh tourists and expats wearing the red jersey in support of the Lions.
"For 2013 we have the perfect opportunity to expand this in the developing rugby region of Asia with the inclusion of a match in Hong Kong," said tour manager and former Lion, Andy Irvine.
Tickets for the Barbarians game are now on sale through HK Ticketing.
