Wondering when is the Lions squad announced? Or when the tour begins? Or when the first Test is? We've got you covered.
When is the Lions squad announced?
Warren Gatland will announce his 2017 Lions squad on April 19th, 2017. The squad is typically announced by the chosen head coach during the month of April, and the Wales boss has opted for the 19th as his chosen date to unveil his travelling party.
When does the Lions tour start?
Here are the match dates for the entire tour to New Zealand:
| Game 1 – Saturday 3rd June 2017 | Provincial Union Team | Toll Stadium, Whangarei |
| Game 2 – Wednesday 7th June 2017 | Blues | Eden Park Auckland |
| Game 3 – Saturday 10th June 2017 | Crusaders | AMI Stadium Christchurch |
| Game 4 – Tuesday 13th June 2017 | Highlanders | Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin |
| Game 5 – Saturday 17th June 2017 | Maori All Blacks | Rotorua International Stadium |
| Game 6 – Tuesday 20th June 2017 | Chiefs | FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton |
| Game 7 – Saturday 24th June 2017 | All Blacks | Eden Park Auckland |
| Game 8 – Tuesday 27th June 2017 | Hurricanes | Westpac Stadium Wellington |
| Game 9 – Saturday 1st July 2017 | All Blacks | Westpac Stadium Wellington |
| Game 10 – Saturday 8th July 2017 | All Blacks | Eden Park Auckland |
Who are the Lions coaches?
So far, Warren Gatland's Lions coaching team has seen him joined by his Wales assistant Rob Howley, Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell, and former England second row and captain Steve Borthwick.
The Kiwi head coach has suggested that he may yet recruit a specialist coach, too, with Fiji 7s mastermind Ben Smith rumoured to be in the frame.
Have the Lions ever won in New Zealand?
In 11 visits to New Zealand, the Lions have won just a single series, in 1971. They've beaten the All Blacks just six times across these 11 tours, losing 29 Tests. Three of their worst ever Tours - 4-0 whitewashes in 1966 and 1983, and a 3-0 battering in 2005 - have arrived on New Zealand soil.
