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Eight Scots named in squad for Lions tour to South Africa
Biggest representation on a tour since nine players went to Australia in 1989 …
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Lions tour of South Africa to go ahead as scheduled
Warren Gatland will lead the famous British and Irish touring team for the third time as they look to secure a first series win against the Springboks since 1997 …
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Match dates for 2021 Lions tour to South Africa announced
Warren Gartland’s squad will play eight matches, including three Tests, between the 3rd July and 7th August …
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Warren Gatland confirmed as Lions coach for 2021 trip to South Africa
New Zealander will match Sir Ian McGeechan’s record by taking charge of his third tour …
Features
Simon Taylor column: The Tank breaks rank
WHEN you begin a professional rugby career, the overriding feelings for the first few years are of gratitude and amazement that someone is actually willing to pay you to grapple with grown men. Generally, you …
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View from the back row: After the Lord Mayor’s show
Let’s not worry about picking the Lions squad for four years time, what about the plight of the Springboks today? Plus a few words in praise of Currie Chieftains. …
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Analysis: Lions midfield magic gives them a chance but they need to stop the ‘coach killer’ penalties
Ben Cairns assesses the Lions chances of snatching a series victory against the All Blacks on Saturday. …
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Analysis: Cutting open the All Blacks is just the first step
by BEN CAIRNS THERE has been a lot of talk about how the Lions let two or three clear-cut try scoring opportunities slip through their fingers in the First Test last Saturday, and it must …
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View from the back row: Send in the clowns
by JEFF CONNOR IT’S time the Lions management took New Zealand off the Thomas Cook tour list. Why go there when it’s become as enticing, and the natives just as cordial, as a day trip …
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Analysis: Dominating physically is the key for Lions
by BEN CAIRNS THERE are three areas which I imagine the Lions coaches really had to think long and hard about during the selection process before naming the team to take on New Zealand in …