SIX Nations player representatives have welcomed an agreement which will see the British & Irish Lions share tour profits with its players for the first time in history.
News of the agreement was revealed in a press release on Monday.
Ireland skipper Peter O’Mahony, England’s Jamie George and Scotland’s Finn Russell were among the players who have welcomed the landmark agreement.
The agreement will see the creation of a new partnership model whereby a portion of distributable post-Tour profits will be made available for sharing between players.
In addition to the new financial model, the agreement will also result in increased collaboration between The British & Irish Lions and the players particularly around scheduling and preparation.
Alongside on-the-pitch-preparation, the new agreement will see The British & Irish Lions support players …