International rugby team the British & Irish Lions has announced supplement firm Science in Sport as its new official nutrition partner ahead of its tour of Australia.

The move will see the London-based firm provide the Lions players with a range “scientifically-developed” performance nutrition products, including energy gels, protein powders and supplements to optimise performance.

The partnership will lead to Science in Sport working in tandem with Lions coach Andy Farrell to better understand the needs of elite rugby players.

“We are incredibly excited to team up with the British & Irish Lions as they prepare for a tour of Australia. This is one of the most iconic events in global sport and as the team’s Official Nutrition Partner, Science in Sport will play a key role in ensuring the players are correctly fuelled and in optimum condition,” said Dan Lampard, chief operating officer of Science in Sport.

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“Science in Sport brings decades of scientific research knowledge and a world-class range of nutritional products which will support The Lions team in ensuring the players are as prepared as possible for their eleven matches.”

This latest win will serve to bolster the brand’s sporting portfolio, having already collaborated with the likes of Saracens Rugby and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as Aquatics GB, British Cycling, British Rowing, British Triathlon, England Athletic, England Netball and Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby.

Aled Walters, head of athletic performance for the British & Irish Lionsadded: “To be successful on a Lions Tour you need to have the best preparation and recovery so that each player performs to his full potential in every game.

“Rugby players also have unique dietary and nutritional requirements, which Science in Sport also understands and caters for.