John Spencer warns English clubs over early release of players to Lions

• ‘Special Lions need players at right time,’ says tour manager• Spencer also unhappy about plans to cut tours to eight gamesThe British & Irish Lions could opt not to pick players from England if the Premiership clubs refuse to give them more time to prepare for future tours. The Lions manager, John Spencer, is also unhappy about plans to shrink the itinerary from 10 to eight games and believes the squad need to be cut more slack if they are to remain competitive and relevant in the longer term. Related: Lions and All Blacks draw thrilling final Test and series Continue reading...…