Video: British & Irish Lions naval-themed trailer

AN naval-themed interactive video launched to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the British & Irish Lions’ first Australian tour has been launched.

By The Newsroom

Published 29th May 2013, 14:15 BST

The British & Irish Lions have kicked off preparations for their Australia tour with this naval-themed trailer

The clip features ex-Lions stars Gavin Hastings, Jason Robinson and Willie John McBride aboard an old 19th century-style ship, and follows the story of a young cabin boy tasked with delivering a scroll to Ireland centre Brian O’Driscoll.

An accompanying trailer for the interactive film has also been released, alongside a collection of interviews with British & Irish Lions past and present.

• Click here to see the full interactive video