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Rugby: Lions match draws nearer

The Australian Rugby Union have announced that the first match of this year’s British Lions tour has been brought forward by a day to June 8.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2001 - 14:15

The Australian Rugby Union have announced that the first match of this year’s Lions tour has been brought forward by a day to June 8.

The opening match between the Lions and Western Australia will be played at the WACA in Perth.

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