Howden Insurance branches are running a competition ahead of The British & Irish Lions' tour to Australia.

Participants are invited to design a Canterbury Lions jersey that encapsulates the spirit of the tour.

The competition is open to all members of the public.

Charlie Smeeton, Branch Manager at Howden Southampton, said: "Having the Howden name emblazoned on The British & Irish Lions jersey is a privilege and an honour. And we must earn our right to be on the iconic shirt, just as every player who’s worn it has.

“Rugby has many opportunities, and yet as a sport, faces so many challenges on and off the field - that’s why we’re so committed to helping rugby thrive in the communities we serve."

The winner will win their jersey made by Canterbury.

The British & Irish Lions tour every four years, and next year will travel to Australia for the first time since 2013, when they won 2-1.

The side is made up of rugby union players from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.