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HSBC

HSBC is delighted to have renewed their sponsorship as Principal Partner of the British & Irish Lions for the 2013 Tour to Australia. The partnership continues the successful association between the prestigious touring side
and the bank that was first signed in 2007.

The partnership was formally announced at a joint media conference with the British Lions Limited (BLL) committee at HSBC Private Bank in London in October 2010.

In the lead up to and during the 2009 British & Irish Lions Tour to SouthAfrica, HSBC worked with the Lions to deliver a comprehensive grassroots programme in the UK, Ireland and South Africa, which has provided a lasting legacy in the development of the game. HSBC's commitment to develop this will be central to their association with the 2013 Tour to Australia.

Adidas

adidas is a proud sponsor of the British and Irish Lions.
adidas' involvement with the British & Irish Lions began with the victory in South Africa in 1997, and continued on the 2001 tour to Australia, 2005 in New Zealand, and most recently, the narrow defeat in 2009 in South Africa. The Lions tour is a pinnacle in the sporting calendar and adidas look forward to supporting the team in the run up to Australia 2013

Firstcape

FirstCape Wines, the UK's 3rd largest selling wine brand, are proud sponsors of the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia in 2013.

Firstcape were Lions tour partners in 2009 to South Africa and are looking forward to helping the most revered rugby team on the planet stamp their giant paw print on Australian soil.

Sir Ian McGeechan, FirstCape's brand ambassador said, 'Lions tours are tough and challenging especially in Australia but FirstCape will bring their special blend of fun and celebration during the build-up and on tour - so prepare for an eventful journey.'

Suppliers

Thomas Pink

Suppliers - Pink Mr Pink was an 18th century London tailor who designed the iconic hunting coat worn by Masters of Foxhounds, whippers-in, huntsmen and other hunt staff. The coat was made of scarlet cloth but was always referred to as PINK, in honour of its originator. Meticulous attention to detail, exclusive fabric and exquisite craftsmanship were the hallmarks of a PINK coat. Today Thomas Pink carries on the name and tradition of Mr Pink, crafting shirts which enshrine the British heritage of the iconic PINK coat.

Every Thomas Pink shirt is an exercise in perfection. All our shirts have been crafted to the same exacting standards, keeping alive the impeccable heritage of London's Jermyn Street, home of traditional British shirt-making. Constructed from the finest-quality two-fold cotton, immaculately cut and finished, Pink shirts are crisp, comfortable and look the part anywhere from the boardroom to the ballroom. As well as shirts for men and women Pink carries a wealth of luxurious silk ties, tailoring, knitwear and accessories

Part of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessey group, Thomas Pink is a British shirt maker with flagship stores in London's Jermyn Street, Madison Avenue, New York and Rue Francois Premier, Paris. Altogether there are more than 80 stores around the world - in USA, France, Mexico, Dubai, Hong Kong, Australia, China, Canada, and in the UK.