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The winner of the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series in South Africa will be the recipients of the first perpetual trophy in the history of the British & Irish Lions.
The trophy will be presented to the winner of the Castle Lager Lions Series and go into a trophy cabinet in either the northern or southern hemisphere, before reappearing in 2025 when the British & Irish Lions continue their storied history with a series in Australia.
Interesting facts about the trophy:
It took more than 150 hours to make it.
It was hand-crafted by Thomas Lyte – Official Silverware Supplier to the British & Irish Lions.
It stands 60cm tall and weighs 6.5kg.
The main body of the trophy was handspun from a single sheet of sterling silver, while the base is handmade from Sapele hardwood.
