British and Irish Lions 2009
The tour of South Africa in 2009 will see Ireland face three Test matches against the Springboks.
Over a period of six weeks (six weekend and four midweek fixtures), Ireland will play in seven cities facing both club sides, and an interesting fixture against the Emerging Springboks.
Since 1891 the Lions have won 16 Tests against the Springboks and lost 21, while seven Tests have been drawn.
- 30 MAY 2009 SATURDAY
HIGHVELD XV ROYAL BAFOKENG RUSTENBURG - 3 JUNE 2009 WEDNESDAY
GOLDEN LIONS ELLIS PARK JOHANNESBURG - 6 JUNE 2009 SATURDAY
CHEETAHS VODACOM PARK BLOOMFONTEIN - 10 JUNE 2009 WEDNESDAY
SHARKS ABSA PARK DURBAN - 13 JUNE 2009 SATURDAY
WESTERN PROVINCE NEWLANDS CAPE TOWN - 16/17 JUNE 2009* TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY*
COASTAL XV* TO BE CONFIRMED* PORT ELIZABETH* - 20 JUNE 2009 SATURDAY
1ST TEST ABSA PARK DURBAN - 23 JUNE 2009 TUESDAY
EMERGING SPRINGBOKS NEWLANDS CAPE TOWN - 27 JUNE 2009 SATURDAY
2ND TEST LOFTUS VERSFELD PRETORIA - 4 JULY 2009 SATURDAY
3RD TEST ELLIS PARK JOHANNESBURG