On a filthy Sydney afternoon, we brought together a handful of Rugby Union Weekly podcast listeners to thrash out some of the major talking points of this Lions tour from a fans' perspective. How much do Lions fans just want to win, and how much do they want a close contest?
On a filthy Sydney afternoon, we brought together a handful of Rugby Union Weekly podcast listeners to thrash out some of the major talking points of this Lions tour from a fans' perspective.
How much do Lions fans just want to win, and how much do they want a close contest? How has this tour compared to others from a supporters' perspective? And does it matter if your country is represented in selection?
We had people pop in from all across British and Ireland, as well as a number of ex-pats living in Australia, who were able to give some excellent insight as to how popular rugby union is, or isn't, down under.
The Sandys family - pictured below - have been following Lions tours since 2001, with dad Mark going on that tour shortly after proposing to Tamsin, a brave move.
They have since had four children who have all adopted their love for rugby and the Lions, although having moved to Ireland 15 years ago, the kids have picked up a little Irish lilt..
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