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First test match against Argentina - played on a Polo ground in Buenos Aires.
A rare photo album which documents the historic first British Lions' tour to Argentina in 1910 has been unearthed, and it shows rugby players were no strangers to a bit of mischief back then.
The fascinating photos capture what went on both on and off the pitch as a squad of 16 English and three Scottish players embarked on a six match tour of the country culminating in a historic test match with Argentina.
It was Argentina's first ever test match and the Lions emerged 28-3 winners in a game played at a polo ground in Buenos Aires.
The photos capture the vibrant social side of the tour as the rugby players were not afraid to let their hair down.
Pic: DavidLay/BNPS
First test match against Argentina - played on a Polo ground in Buenos Aires.
A rare photo album which documents the historic first British Lions' tour to Argentina in 1910 has been unearthed, and it shows rugby players were no strangers to a bit of mischief back then.
The fascinating photos capture what went on both on and off the pitch as a squad of 16 English and three Scottish players embarked on a six match tour of the country culminating in a historic test match with Argentina.
It was Argentina's first ever test match and the Lions emerged 28-3 winners in a game played at a polo ground in Buenos Aires.
The photos capture the vibrant social side of the tour as the rugby players were not afraid to let their hair down.
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