Murrayfield to welcome 16,500 fans for Lions clash with Japan

It is likely to be the only occasion when the Lions play in front of fans

A small crowd will watch the Lions v Japan at Murrayfield (Jane Barlow/PA)

A crowd of 16,500 will watch the British and Irish Lions’ match against Japan at BT Murrayfield on June 26.

The prelude to the summer tour to South Africa will take place with social distancing measures restricting the number able to attend the 67,144-capacity home of Scottish rugby.