The British and Irish Lions begin their epic 10-match tour of New Zealand with a match against the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians on Saturday.

It will mark the start of a fiendish trip that includes three matches against the world champions and fixtures against all five Super Rugby franchises.

Every match will be broadcast live on SuperSport with extensive build-ups by an array of analysts, among them 1980’s Lion John Robbie and World Cup-winning captain John Smit, who led the 2-1 Springbok triumph over the Lions in 2009.

In addition to the live broadcasts, the matches will be streamed live on the DStv Now app with highlights on Catch Up.

BROADCAST DETAILS

June 3: NZ Provincial Barbarians v British & Irish Lions, Whangarei, SS1, 9.35am.
June 7: Blues v British & Irish Lions, Auckland, SS1, 9.35am.
June 10: Crusaders v British & Irish Lions, Christchurch, SS1, 9.35am.
June 13: Highlanders v British & Irish Lions, Dunedin, SS1, 9.35am.
June 17: Maori All Blacks v British & Irish Lions, Rotorua, SS1, 9.35am.
June 20: Chiefs v British & Irish Lions, Hamilton, SS1, 9.35am.
June 24: NZ v British & Irish Lions, Auckland, SS1, 9.35am.
June 27: Hurricanes v British & Irish Lions, Wellington, SS1, 9.35am.
July 1: NZ v British & Irish Lions, Wellington, SS1, 9.35am.
July 8: NZ v British & Irish Lions, Auckland, SS1, 9.35am.