The high-quality, lightweight patterned textiles made from the ramie plant are ideal for the hot and humid Japanese summer.

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In a hot and humid Hong Kong, O'Connell is set to lead out the team against the Barbarians -- a scratch team of international players -- with 17 of the 23 players in the Lions' match-day squad pulling on the team jersey for the first time.

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