Lions star risks instant fine despite warning from Itoje over 75-year tradition

British and Irish Lions star Henry Pollock risks immediate fine despite warning

A giant toy lion might not scream “rugby tradition,” but for the British and Irish Lions, BIL is as crucial to a tour as the matchday jersey. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Since 1950, the Lions have brought a mascot—a stuffed lion named BIL—on every tour. But BIL isn’t just a cuddly companion. He’s a symbol, a responsibility, and a running joke with serious consequences. And for 2…

Lions star risks instant fine despite warning from Itoje over 75-year tradition

It seems unthinkable a stuffed animal could hold so much influence over superstar rugby players. But for the British and Irish Lions, there is a method behind the madness. The British and Irish Lions have brought a mascot with them on tour for 75 yearsGetty Meet BIL, the official mascot of the British and Irish Lions. Its name is derived from the abbreviated version of the full Lions title and is a giant toy lion, an item the team has brought wi…