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Articles about British and Irish Lions

Lions rely on Welsh trio to keep series alive

An all-Wales front row take responsibility for the "Beast" and the fate of the series when the British and Irish Lions meet SA in Saturday's Test.

Lions make five changes for second Test

The British and Irish Lions starting XV showed five changes for the second Test against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld, in Pretoria on Saturday.

Lions happy to 'avoid' Emerging Boks banana skin

While disappointed not to have claimed a victory against the Emerging Springboks, the British and Irish Lions were happy not to have lost.

Vickery expects the chop

British and Irish Lions tighthead prop Phil Vickery, expects to lose his Test place after the mauling by Springbok loosehead Beast Mtawarira.

No injury worries in Bok camp

There are no serious injuries in the Springbok camp as preparations begin for the second Test against the British and Irish Lions.

Last-chance saloon for Shane Williams

Shane Williams has admitted he needs to pull out all the stops in the British and Irish Lions' game against the Emerging Springboks on Tuesday.

Savaged by the Beast, Vickery expects to lose Test place

British and Irish Lions prop Phil Vickery does not expect to retain his place for the second Test against South Africa.

Emerging Boks look to be competitive against Lions

The Emerging Springboks are wary of a British and Irish Lions backlash and the youngsters are aiming to be competitive in Cape Town on Tuesday.

Boks withstand Lions fightback to win first Test

World champions South Africa survived a stirring late fightback by the British and Irish Lions to win a pulsating first Test 26-21 at Kings Park.

Boks prey on Lions' pride

Wise counsel has prevailed and the Springboks will play their first Test match of the year with just about the strongest available 15 players.

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Photos about British and Irish Lions

Victors
Bryan Habana hefts the trophy after the Springboks won the series against the British and Irish Lions 2-1 at Ellis Park ...
In the thick of it
John Smit fights off members of the British and Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. SA won 28-25 ...
Welcome to Springbok country
British and Irish Lions captain Paul O' Connell, R, arrives along with other members of the squad at the OR Tambo Intern...


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