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Robert Hynes

What TV channel and time is the British and Irish Lions v Japan on today?

The British and Irish Lions face Japan in their first game this weekend ahead of their trip to South Africa.

It will be the first ever clash between the Lions and the Brave Blossoms, who defeated both Ireland and Scotland in the last World Cup.

There will be 16,500 fans in attendance for the match, in which all seven Irish players in Warren Gatland's squad will start.

Here's everything you need to know:

Where and when is it?

The match takes place at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Saturday, June 26.

What time is kick-off?

The action will get under way at 3pm.

What channel is it on?

Channel 4 will show the game live, with their coverage starting at 2.15pm.

You can also follow updates with The Irish Mirror's live blog here.

General view of Murrayfield (David Rogers)

Lions team

Williams; Adams, Henshaw, Aki, Van der Merwe; Biggar, Murray; Sutherland, Owens, Furlong, Henderson, AW Jones (c), Beirne, Tipuric, Conan

Replacements: George, W Jones, Sinckler, Lawes, Faletau, Price, Farrell, A Watson.

Quotes corner

Lions coach Warren Gatland: "It’s important that all the players get the chance to start early on. It’s important for the harmony of the squad and for everyone to feel they had a chance. It’s very much behind our thinking. We want everyone to feel a part of it."

Warren Gatland (©INPHO/Dan Sheridan)

Betting odds

Lions win: 1/12

Japan win: 7/1

Draw: 33/1

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