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Jim Telfer would have Alun-Wyn Jones as captain of his Lions Test team against South Africa this summer. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Updated: Alun Wyn Jones returns to Lions tour

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Irish hooker Ronan Kelleher has also been called up as a precaution …

Rassie Erasmus wants South Africa A to play the Lions again on Saturday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Rassie Erasmus calls for Springbok versus Lions rematch on Saturday

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South Africa’s stand-in coach says that replacing the Stormers with a Springbok A side as Lions opposition on Saturday is safer and better for the Test series …

Chris Harris switches from inside to outside centre for Wednesday's clash against South Africa A. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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South Africa A v Lions: Chris Harris given another chance to impress

12 July 2021 David Barnes 14

Conor Murray to lead a side containing just one Scot in starting XV and one more on the bench …

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is one of six new positive Copvid cases in the squad since last Monday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi named among six new Covid cases

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Despite this, world champions South Africa return to training today ahead of their first Test against the Lions on 24th July …

Tadhg Beirne scored two tries for the Lions against the Sharks. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Sharks v Lions II: tourist recover from slow start for another comfortable win

10 July 2021 David Barnes 4

Scores level at half-time before tourists take full advantage from red-card for Jaden Hendrikse …

Finn Russell will miss the next three Lions match with an Achilles injury. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Finn Russell sidelined until week of the first Lions Test with Achilles tear

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England and Harlequins playmaker Marcus Smith has been called into the squad as injury cover …

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Warren Gatland expects two Lions Tests to be moved to Cape Town

9 July 2021 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Warren Gatland expects two Lions Tests to be moved to Cape Town

LIONS head coach Warren Gatland now expects all three Tests between his team and the Springboks to be played in Cape Town.   According to the official schedule, the first Test will be played a fortnight …

Warren Gatland says Scotland's players have made a better case for selection to this tour than they did in 2017 or 2013. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Lions agree second match with Sharks on Saturday

8 July 2021 Stuart Bathgate 10

THE British & Irish Lions will play the Cell C Sharks again on Saturday as a replacement for their fixture against the Bulls, which was cancelled earlier this week after positive Covid tests in the …

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Sharks v Lions: hat-tricks for Van der Merwe and Adams as tourists keep calm amidst the chaos

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Cell C Sharks 7 British & Irish Lions 54 A MATCH that was uncertain of going ahead until two hours before kick-off  ended with the Lions comfortably recording a second win in four days at …

The Lions squad after their 28-10 win over Japan at Murrayfield. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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UPDATE: Sharks v Lions still on at 7pm BST after positive tests in tourists’ camp

7 July 2021 Stuart Bathgate 1

A MEMBER of the British & Irish Lions management has tested positive for Covid-19. Four members of the tour party, including two players, have self-isolated after being identified as close contacts. The match between the …

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