THE British and Irish Lions encounter with the All Blacks is within touching distance.

Just one warm-up match remains before the huge first test.

1 The British and Irish Lions face the Chiefs in their final match before taking on the All Blacks Credit: Getty Images

Here is all you need to know about the Lions' match against the Chiefs.



When is British and Irish Lions vs Chiefs?

The Lions take on the Crusaders on Tuesday, June 20.

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

It will take place at the Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.

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 Chiefs will begin at 8am.

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Who is playing for the Lions against the Chiefs?

The British and Irish Lions squad for the match will bear little resemblance to that which starts the first test on Saturday.

But Warren Gatland has said the performance against the Super Rugby side will count for a lot when the team for the final two tests is decided.

The starting line-up to face the Chiefs is as follows: