British & Irish Lions likely to reject 'generous' hosting offer from Australia

Rugby Australia chairman believes tour could be a successBehind-closed-doors in South Africa looks likeliest solutionThe British & Irish Lions have confirmed Australia’s surprise offer to stage this summer’s series against South Africa is on the table, but the Guardian understands it is likely to be rejected despite the prospect of bumper crowds in the alternative host nation.Relocating the tour to Australia is among the contingency options but financial and logistical complications mean the proposal is the least likely compared with switching to the UK and Ireland, or going ahead in South…