Eamonn Sweeney: Lions battles sure to add extra intrigue

There's undoubtedly an extra bit of spice to a Six Nations where Lions tour places are up for grabs. This year's tour is a particularly attractive one given the absence of an Olympics, major football championships or a Ryder Cup to compete for the limelight. There won't be many bigger things in 2017 than the meeting of the Lions and the All Blacks. And of course a Lions series in New Zealand is the ultimate challenge for the tourists.