By Paul Martin The newly-formed British & Irish Lions women’s team have been urged to ‘plough their own furrow’ amid guarantees they will not simply mirror the men’s outfit. The first ever female Lions squad will travel to New Zealand for a three-Test series in September 2027 following a successful feasibility study into a potential women’s tour. France and Canada had been mooted as potential destinations, along with hosting a series, but Lions chief executive Ben Calveley cited an emphasis on the quality as the key behind the decision to take on the Black Ferns. “There are certain elements th…