British & Irish Lions want rethink on schedule for future tours

• Lions played opening game within 80 hours of arriving• Tour manager John Spencer calls for more preparation timeThe British & Irish Lions management have called for a rethink on tour scheduling following their team’s sluggish opening display on Saturday. The Lions hierarchy say the squad need more time to prepare, having been required to play their opening game within 80 hours of arriving in New Zealand.John Spencer, the tour manager, remains confident his players will swiftly improve but he wants this Lions squad to be the last to embark on a major series on the opposite side of th…