# Lions to make history with France fixture in Cardiff

The British & Irish Lions will play France in Cardiff in a match billed as a historic first for the touring side, which normally only assembles for overseas tours. The fixture gives Welsh rugby fans a rare chance to see the Lions at home and provides a high-profile warm-up before the team's next tour.

**Importance:** 3/5

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cwly01vdjpvzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:00:24 GMT