British and Irish Lions

Scotland stand-off Finn Russell is leaving the French league to join Bath. Picture: Craig Williamson / SNS

Russell's 'lucrative' deal as Scotland star agrees move to English Premiership Andrew Baldock

Duhan van der Merwe in action for the Lions against the Stormers. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Duhan van der Merwe needs to be braced for ‘verbals’ from South Africa Duncan Bech

Alun Wyn Jones made a winning return for the British & Irish Lions after his speedy recovery from a dislocated shoulder. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Alun Wyn Jones makes winning return as British and Irish Lions see off Stormers Duncan Bech

This is when the British and Irish Lions tour starts - and how to watch it on TV Crystal Chesters

Rory Sutherland is currently on tour with the Lions.

Sutherland to leave Edinburgh for Worcester Bruce McMurray

Groups of fans serenade passers by on Edinburgh street after Lions rugby weekend. Picture and video: Matt Donlan.

WATCH: Groups of rugby fans serenade passers by on Edinburgh street Rachel Mackie

Fans arrive at Murrayfield for the first time since March 2020. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

BT Murrayfield bars close early as fans celebrate return for Lions' game Beth Murray & Allan Crow

Hamish Watson in action during the British and Irish Lions training session held at at Stade Santander International stadium on June 22, 2021 in Saint Peter, Jersey. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Hamish Watson ruled out for Lions David Oliver

Edinburgh's three Lions players, Hamish Watson, Duhan van der Merwe and Rory Sutherland have been picked to start against Japan at BT Murrayfield.

Four Scots named in Lions team to play Japan at BT Murrayfield Graham Bean

Of Edinburgh's Lions contingent, Hamish Watson and Duhan van der Merwe will start against Ulster while Rory Sutherland continues his recovery from a shoulder injury.

Watson and van der Merwe need game-time to challenge for Lions Test places Graham Bean

Edinburgh's Jamie Ritchie is pictured at BT Murrayfield as the capital team continue preparations for the resumption of the Guiness Pro14 season. Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS

Lions talk ‘humbling’ but Jamie Ritchie is focused on Edinburgh’s Pro14 bid GAVIN McCAFFERTY