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Natasha Hunt targets British and Irish Lions tour after injury recovery

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 7:47 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Natasha Hunt targets British and Irish Lions tour after injury recovery

Summary

England scrum-half Natasha Hunt is working toward a return to competitive play following an injury. Her current rehabilitation efforts are focused on earning a spot for the inaugural British and Irish Lions women’s tour to New Zealand. The first Test of this series is scheduled for September 11, 2027, exactly one year from today. The Lions tour represents a significant goal for the veteran scrum-half as she transitions back into training. Her participation remains dependent on her fitness and selection progress in the coming months. Hunt continues to emphasize that the upcoming tour serves as a primary source of motivation throughout her recovery process.

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•Natasha Hunt is working to return from injury.
•The inaugural British and Irish Lions women's tour takes place in New Zealand.
•The first Test of the series is exactly one year away.
•The tour serves as a primary motivator for Hunt's recovery.

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7:47 PMBBC Sport — Hunt sets sights on Lions tour after injury return

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England scrum-half Natasha Hunt says the inaugural British and Irish Lions women's tour to New Zealand - the first Test of which is exactly a year away today - is a massive motivation as she prepares to make her comeback from injury.
— BBC Sport

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