the British and Irish Lions
noun/ðə ˌbrɪtɪʃ ən ˌaɪrɪʃ ˈlaɪənz/
/ðə ˌbrɪtɪʃ ən ˌaɪrɪʃ ˈlaɪənz/
(also the Lions)
[plural]- a Rugby Union team consisting of the best players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The team is chosen to play on tours abroad.
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