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Wales will recognise Duhan van der Merwe as a big threat but also as a potential weak link. Image: ©Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Scotland v Wales preview: ‘previous performance is no guide to future returns’

10 February 2023 Iain Morrison 3

Hosts have winning momentum after last weekend’s win over England but …

Zander Fagerson is back in the Scotland team to face Wales. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Scotland v Wales: one change to home side as Gatland revamps pack

9 February 2023 Stuart Bathgate 30

Zander Fagerson returns to front-row after two-month absence …

Could Finn Russell and Ali Price end up reunited at half-back for the Lions during Saturday's third Test? Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Six personnel changes to Lions starting XV for South Africa series decider

3 August 2021 David Barnes 23

Duhan van der Merwe and Ali Price in starting XV, Finn Russell on bench, but Stuart Hogg, Chris Harris and Rory Sutherland miss out …

Rassie Erasmus during his extraordinary 62 minute monologue to camera airing various gripes about how the first Springbok versus Lions Test was officiated

Rassie Erasmus ups the stakes in war of words over match officiating

29 July 2021 David Barnes 9

South Africa Director of Rugby claims that his players were not shown the same respect as the Lions by officials during first Test …

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

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 …

Warren Gatland says his team should expect an even bigger challenge from the Springboks next week. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Warren Gatland readies his Lions for Springbok backlash

24 July 2021 David Barnes 3

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber says he has no issue with his team having two tries disallowed by the TMO …

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

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 …

Scotland's Rory Sutherland has been called into the starting XV for the Lions in tonight's first Test against the Lions. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Rory Sutherland replaces Wyn Jones in Lions starting XV

24 July 2021 David Barnes 4

Call-up takes the number of Scots in the starting XV to four …

Alun Wyn Jones will captain the Lions in their first Test against South Africa on Saturday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

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 …

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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