Match on 26 June will have restricted crowd of 16,500Contact sports in
South Africa schools banned over CovidThe
British &
Irish Lions have confirmed next month’s match against
Japan at Murrayfield will feature a restricted crowd of 16,500 supporters – the biggest attendance for a rugby match in the
UK in 16 months.
As previously reported by the Guardian, while organisers are planning for the tour of South Africa to take place behind closed doors, the Lions were hopeful of Murrayfield being 25% full. Following consultation with the Scottish government they have got their wish.