Josh Adams relishing next Lions opportunity

Wales and newly-capped British & Irish Lion, Josh Adams, is hooked after his first taste of Lions rugby this last Saturday when the Springboks edged their opponents out of the game and the series in Cape Town. 

Despite the loss, Adams was thrilled to have been a part of the Test side and has set his sights on the 2025 tour to Australia. 

"I think the boys who got selected thoroughly deserved their spot. I've kept my head down for the past two weeks and made sure I put in a conscious effort to get better and thankfully I got my opportunity now,” said the Cardiff wing. 

"It was brilliant. Everything that's happened throughout the tour, to finally be able to say I am a Test Lion is a fantastic feeling and I am proud to have joined a club of special players. 

"To come so close again, three points, is pretty gutting. 

"With all the hard work we have put in, I thought we deserved more. But that's how rugby is sometimes, and hats off to South Africa. 

"I have come within three points twice in two pretty important matches, a World Cup semi-final and a Lions series decider. 

"From previously being quite successful against South Africa with Wales and now agonisingly losing to them twice. They deserved their win. 

"There are moments in the game that you have to take and you don't. But you can't rewind time. There's no point in dwelling on things, so let's move on. 

"Personally it's been a fantastic experience. 

"I've learned a lot from the other players, not just the new coaches. I've learned from the players I trained with. I am certainly a better player and person from leaving this tour. 

"It is vital the Lions continue for as long as possible. It is a unique organisation that comes around every four years and the elite from the northern hemisphere get to represent this prestigious club. 

"It's the pinnacle of rugby union for the British and Irish boys. It's an amazing experience. It's very difficult to sum up and portray my feelings. You have to experience it yourself. In a simple word, it's amazing. 

"It has made me hungry to kick on and try to get selected for the next tour in four years' time. 

"I know it is a long way away and many things can happen in that period of time, you just don't know but if I was still playing well and still available to represent the Lions again, it would be incredible.”