Lions coach Yapp wants elite for NZ tour - but that doesn't mean all England

BBC Sport Tuesday 09 June 2026, 16:09 UTC 1 min read

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British and Irish Lions women's head coach Jo Yapp says she will pick the best possible side for the team's inaugural tour of New Zealand next summer. It could mean the team being heavily weighted towards world champions England.

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Lions coach Yapp wants elite for NZ tour - but that doesn't mean all England

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