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Australia planning indigenous team to fill gap in Lions schedule
THE BRITISH and Irish Lions could face a team with indigenous and Pacific heritage during their 2025 tour, according to the chief executive of Rugby Australia.
Phil Waugh said discussions were under way with the Lions for the match to fill the gap in the tour schedule due to the Melbourne Rebels going into administration.
“We have some great talent with First Nations heritage,” he told the Sydney Morning Herald, saying the team would be made up of players from the remaining Super Rugby teams.
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