In the deep midwinter, a sporting beacon shines on western Europe!
The capitals of the rugby nations of Great Britain & Ireland, and more recently France and Italy combine in a seven week explosion of patriotism & jingoism depending on which side of the borders you hail from!
Senior men and women, plus the under 20s teams of both genders face off across the continent with supporters and spectators mingling before, during and after. Parents meet up for sons and daughters, friends pair up days and nights before then afterwards for the great dissections.
Five matches per team, and all in a Lions season (as Sky Sports are obliged to tell you every ad break and each rugby programme) which adds spice to this annual event. Gladitorial combat of the highest sporting order all across the BBC from this weekend, with matches in Cardiff, London & Rome.
The phoney war is nearly over: let the games begin!
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