THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 20:00 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 20:00 |
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Lions rely on Welsh trio to keep series aliveAn 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 TestThe 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 skinWhile 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 chopBritish 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 campThere 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 WilliamsShane 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 placeBritish 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 LionsThe 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 TestWorld 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' prideWise 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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