The Welsh-language highlights will be shown on the same day as matches.

Lions

S4C has revealed it will broadcast extended same-day highlights for the British and Irish Lions’ tour of South Africa. 

The three Test matches and five warm-up games will be taking place in July and August, and Welsh-language highlights will be shown at 10.30pm on every match day. The first encounter is against the Emirates Lions on 3 July.

Lauren Jenkins will lead the S4C presentation, with Sarra Elgan bringing news from the Lions camp in South Africa. Commentary will be from Gareth Charles, Gwyn Jones and Sioned Harries, with insight and analysis from Shane Williams, Jamie Roberts, Bryan Habana, Mike Phillips, Elinor Snowsill and Nigel Owens.

Jenkins said: “Every Lions tour is a special occasion but the fact that they will be taking on the current world champions, South Africa, gives this tour an extra dimension.

“The Springboks are revered for their toughness and physicality and they will be determined to defend their proud record on their own territory. We’ll be following the progress of the Welsh players in the squad and look forward to you joining us.”