THE British and Irish Lions tour is underway.

And coach Warren Gatland will get a second chance to look at his players this week as they take on the Blues.

1 The Lions face the Blues in midweek, following their match against the Provincial Barbarians Credit: Getty Images

Here is everything you need to know about the match.



When is British and Irish Lions vs Blues?

The British and Irish Lions take on the Blues on Wednesday, June 7.

The match will kick off at 8.35am UK time (7.35pm local time).

It will be played at the world famous Eden Park Stadium in Auckland.

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.

Who is playing for the Lions?

The Lions team is as follows:

15. Leigh Halfpenny – Toulon, Wales, #775

14. Jack Nowell – Exeter Chiefs, England

13. Jared Payne – Ulster, Ireland

12. Robbie Henshaw – Leinster, Ireland

11. Elliot Daly – Wasps, England

10. Dan Biggar – Ospreys, Wales

9. Rhys Webb – Ospreys, Wales, #820

1. Jack McGrath – Leinster, Ireland

2. Ken Owens (Capt) – Scarlets, Wales

3. Dan Cole – Leicester Tigers, England, #794

4. Maro Itoje – Saracens, England

5. Courtney Lawes – Northampton Saints, England

6. James Haskell – Wasps, England

7. Justin Tipuric – Ospreys, Wales, #786

8. CJ Stander – Munster, Ireland

Replacements:

16. Rory Best – Ulster, Ireland, #793

17. Joe Marler – Harlequins, England, #811

18. Kyle Sinckler – Harlequins, England, #814

19. Iain Henderson – Ulster, Ireland, #808

20. Peter O’Mahony – Munster, Ireland

21. Greig Laidlaw – Gloucester, Scotland, #810

22. Johnny Sexton – Leinster, Ireland, #791

23. Liam Williams – Scarlets, Wales

Who are the Blues?

The Blues are the Auckland franchise in the southern hemisphere's Super Rugby league.

They should represent a significant step up in quality from the Provincial Barbarians, who the Lions played at the weekend.

Although they are probably the weakest of New Zealand's five Super Rugby sides as they lie in 9th place, outside a playoff position.