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Former Lion Ieuan Evans will chair the 13-member group which
will include administrators from professional rugby such as
Lions Managing Director Ben Calveley and Sue Day, the Chief
Operating and Financial Officer of the Rugby Football Union.
Other business executives and players such as England's Shaunagh
Brown and Ireland's Niamh Briggs are also involved.
"We are excited to have put together such a stellar list of
individuals who I know will add value to this project," Ben said
in a statement.
"I believe a Women's Lions team is a huge opportunity, but there
are a number of challenges to consider when looking to create a
successful women's set-up.
"Financial viability, suitable opposition and appropriate
scheduling in the women's rugby calendar will all need rigorous
analysis, research and careful consideration."
The men's British & Irish Lions selects players from England,
Scotland, Wales and Ireland and the test team tours every four
years rotating between Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
They last toured South Africa earlier this year, losing 1-2 to
the Boks.
(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian
Radnedge)
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