Ian McGeechan recalls 'incredible RFU request' that showed 'amateurish thinking' surrounding his series-winning 1997 Lions

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30/07/2025 16:58

Ian McGeechan recalling "an incredible request" made 28 years ago by the RFU when his Lions were looking to go 3-0 in South Africa.

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