Emily Scarratt joins call for women’s British & Irish Lions team

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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 24: Emily Scarratt of England poses with the Six Nations Trophy following the Women's Six Nations match between England and France at The Stoop on April 24, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

EMILY Scarratt has urged World Rugby and the Home Unions to throw their weight behind the inception of a Women’s British & Irish Lions team.
In March, the Lions unveiled a new partnership with Royal London that saw the life insurance and pensions firm bankroll a feasibility study into the formation of a women’s side to follow in the tradition of the Lions men’s team in touring overseas.
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont has stated his intention to see the women’s game grow and Scarratt – the 2019 World Rugby women’s player of the year – believes the formation of a women’s Lions team c...

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