Former Springbok captain Bob Skinstad says a British & Irish Lions tour of France would be “absolutely amazing”.
The Lions traditionally tour one of the three southern-hemisphere giants – Australia, New Zealand and South Africa – every four years.
“A Lions tour to France would be one of the biggest occasions in the history of rugby. I think it would be absolutely amazing,” said Skinstad, co-owner of French club Beziers, who just missed out on the Pro D2 playoffs this season.
“It came up in a conversation I was having the other day. Absolutely I’d like to see it. The intense passion for the game in France and the fact the Six Nations is watched by more in France than in any other country, just shows how well it would be received.”
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The Lions last met France in a non-cap match in 1989 as part of the bicentennial French Revolution celebrations and are reportedly in talks about playing Les Bleus before their 2029 tour of New Zealand.
“That would be great, but a tour would be even better,” said Skinstad. “Can you imagine some of the midweek games? It would be an amazing opportunity.”
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