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Chris Harris will start at outside centre for the Lions in Saturday's second Test against Soth Africa. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Chris Harris starts but Hamish Watson drops out of squad for Lions’ second Test

27 July 2021 David Barnes 18

Ali Price and Rory Sutherland drop to the bench for Cape Town clash …

Dan Biggar kicked 14 points for the Lions in their victory over South Africa but is a concern for next weekend's second Test after failing an HIA late in the match. Image: Craig Watson
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Lions roar back in second half to take series lead against the Springboks

24 July 2021 David Barnes 9

Warren Gatland’s side battled back from 12-3 down at the break to secure an impressive win over world champions South Africa …

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Lions defend the unofficial world title against official world champions South Africa

23 July 2021 Matt Vallance 15

Matt Vallance reckons that the Lions are currently the title holders based on his analysis of international results going back to 1871 …

Alun Wyn Jones will captain the Lions in their first Test against South Africa on Saturday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Lions team CONFIRMED: three Scots start first Test, two more on bench

21 July 2021 David Barnes 16

STUART Hogg, Duhan van der Merwe and Ali Price have all earned starting places in the British & Irish Lions team for Saturday’s first Test against the Springboks, while Rory Sutherland and Hamish Watson are …

Duhan van der Merwe will start on the wing for the Lions against South Africa on Saturday, it has been reported. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Five Scots involved in first Test according to leaked Lions team

20 July 2021 David Barnes 11

Stuart Hogg, Duhan van der Merwe and Ali Price all set to start, with Rory Sutherland and Hamish Watson on the bench …

Siya Kolisi returns to the South Africa side as captain in the first Test against the Lions on Saturday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Siya Kolisi returns from isolation to lead Springboks in first Lions Test

20 July 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Siya Kolisi returns from isolation to lead Springboks in first Lions Test

Head coach Jacques Nienaber has named 21 players who were involved in the team’s 2019 World Cup triumph in his 23-man squad …

Tadhg Furlong has been alongside Rory Sutherland in 184 of the 189 minutes he has played on this Lions tour. Image: Craig Watson
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Rory Sutherland in pole position for Lions Test selection

19 July 2021 David Barnes 5

Scottish loose-head’s partnership with Irish tight-head Tadhg Furlong could be crucial against South Africa …

Ireland's Tadhg Beirne and Scotland’s Ali Price both impressed in the Lions' final provincial hit-out against the Stormers. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Stormers v Lions: tourists sign-off provincial schedule with another comfortable win

17 July 2021 David Barnes 10

Some big decisions need to be made by the selection panel as the Lions reach the business end of the tour …

Stuart Hogg
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Seven Scots in Lions squad to play Stormers

15 July 2021 Stuart Bathgate 9

Stuart Hogg returns from two-week absence to take place in Saturday’s starting 15, with Alun Wyn Jones and Marcus Smith also involved
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Plenty of food for thought for Lions head coach Warren Gatland after his side tasted defeat for the first time on this summer's tour of South Africa. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Springboks ‘A’ v Lions: tourists taste defeat as Hogg closes in on Saturday return

14 July 2021 David Barnes 9

Ferocious first half left Warren Gatland’s side with a mountain to climb but head coach encouraged with how his team fought back …

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