Lions invite local kids to train with squad

The British & Irish Lions are offering 20 Auckland children the chance to take part in tomorrow's public training session at North Harbour stadium.

The entire Lions squad will be present for the session which will offer the public an insight into how they prepare for big matches.

And for the last part of the session, 20 talented young rugby players from the area will take to the field to join in the session.

The lucky youngsters are being selected from schools and clubs by local rugby officials.

Head coach Clive Woodward said as well as being in New Zealand to win matches, the Lions are determined to engage with the New Zealand public.

He said "Youngsters here are passionate about rugby and this will give them the chance not just to rub shoulders with some of the greatest players in the world, but to learn something too."