Future British & Irish Lions tour of France on the agenda at Melbourne summit
Briefly

Executives of the British & Irish Lions will hold talks in Melbourne regarding a new business model for future tours. Abdel Benazzi, the French federation's vice-president, has expressed strong interest in making France a regular opponent for the Lions. France is a leading contender to host warm-up matches before the Lions tour of New Zealand in 2029. There’s significant support from teams like Toulouse and Bordeaux, indicating a desire for a competitive atmosphere in preparation for the Lions' tours. The aim is to establish France as a formidable fixture in the Lions' schedule.
Abdel Benazzi, the vice-president of the French federation, has emphasized that France could become a regular opponent for the Lions, enhancing competitive fixtures in the future.
Leading Top 14 clubs like Toulouse and Bordeaux are ready to offer competitive warm-up matches for the British & Irish Lions ahead of their key tours in the coming years.
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