Staging South Africa series on home soil among Lions’ Covid-19 contingency plans

Lions managing director Ben Calveley confirmed on Saturday that talks are ongoing over the tour’s viability

The Lions tour to South Africa is in doubt due to the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: David Davies/PA

The Lions playing their series against South Africa in the UK and Ireland is one of three contingency plans under consideration in case this summer’s tour is called off because of the coronavirus pandemic.

It is understood that the feasibility of a postponement until 2022 and pressing ahead with the current itinerary in South Africa but holding the games behind closed doors are also options being examined.