Lions vs Highlanders: When does it kick-off, what TV channel is it on and where is it being played?
The Lions gear up for New Zealand with tie against Super Rugby side in Dundedin
THE British and Irish Lions' preparations continue for their Tests against New Zealand.
They face Super Rugby side The Highlanders on Tuesday, June 13 in their fourth warm-up match before the Tests begin.
What TV channel is the match on?
Sky Sports hold the rights to the Lions Tour.
All matches will be shown on Sky Sports 1 and 1HD.
Coverage of the match against the Blues will begin at 8am.
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What are the teams?
Lions: Payne; Nowell; Joseph, Henshaw; Seymour; Biggar, Webb; Marler, Best, Sinckler; Lawes, Henderson; Haskell, Warburton (capt), Stander.
Replacements: Owens, McGrath, Cole, Jones, Tipuric, Laidlaw, Farrell, Daly.
Highlanders: Buckman; Naholo, Fekitoa, Walden, Li; Sopoaga, Hammington; Lienert-Brown, Coltman, Tokolahi; Ainley, Hemopo; Hunt, Evans, Whitelock (cap).
Replacements: Pleasants-Tate, Seiuli, Halanukonuka, Dickson, Lentjes, Renton, Banks, Osborne.
Who are the Highlanders?
The Highlanders play in the Super Rugby division.
There is a British angle to their name too, the Highlanders take their name from the Scottish immigrants that helped found the Otago, North Otago, and Southland regions in the 1840s and 1850s.
They were formed in 1996 to represent the lower South Island in the newly formed Super 12 competition.
Lions fixtures and results
Saturday, June 3, 2017 – NZ Provincial Barbarians 7 British and Irish Lions 13 – READ MATCH REPORT
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 – Blues 22 British and Irish Lions 16 – READ MATCH REPORT
Saturday, June 10, 2017 – Crusaders 3 British and Irish Lions 12 – READ MATCH REPORT
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 – Highlanders vs British and Irish Lions – 8.35am UK & Ireland/7.35pm NZ – Forsyth Barr, Dunedin
Saturday, June 17, 2017 – Maori All Blacks vs British and Irish Lions – 8.35am UK & Ireland/7.35pm NZ – Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 – Chiefs vs British and Irish Lions – 8.35am UK & Ireland/7.35pm NZ – FMG Stadium, Waikato, Hamilton
Saturday, June 24, 2017 – NEW ZEALAND vs BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS – FIRST TEST – 8.35am UK & Ireland/7.35pm NZ – Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 – Hurricanes vs British and Irish Lions – 8.35am UK & Ireland/7.35pm NZ – Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Saturday, July 1, 2017 – NEW ZEALAND vs BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS – SECOND TEST – 8.35am UK & Ireland/7.35pm NZ – Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Saturday, July 8, 2017 – NEW ZEALAND vs BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS – THIRD TEST – 8.35am UK & Ireland/7.35pm NZ – Eden Park, Auckland
All matches will be shown live on Sky Sports and Sky Sports HD as well as Sky Go.
