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Who are the rugby union lions?

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The nickname "lions" is used to refer to the British and Irish Lions - A team made up of the best from the UK and Irish Rugby union teams. This includes uncapped players who have missed national opportunities but are recognised for the Lions cap.

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The Lions are a 37 player strong team from he rugby unions or England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland. They go on tour every 4 years, usually to one of the 3 Southern Hemisphere giants. ( New Zealand, Australia, South Africa )

The last tour was in 2013 and it was won 2-1 vs Australia.

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