Wallace edges Williams for Lions Test side spot

Ireland's David Wallace has edged out Martyn Williams for the key position of openside flanker in British and Irish Lions Test team.

Hook, Murray out of Lions' opening Test

Scotland prop Euan Murray and Wales fly-half James Hook will both miss British and Irish Lions opening Test against South Africa in Durban on Saturday

Brussow starts for Boks as injury sidelines Burger

Bok flanker Heinrich Brussow completed a dramatic turnaround on Tuesday when he was chosen to face the British and Irish Lions in the first Test.

Burger could be fit for Saturday

star Springbok flanker Schalk Burger has a "good chance" of being fit to face the British and Irish Lions in the first Test in Durban on Saturday.

O'Callaghan to captain Lions against Southern Kings

Irish lock Donncha O'Callaghan will captain the British and Irish Lions as the touring side seek to stretch their winning streak to six matches.

Vickery takes over as Lions captain

Phil Vickery will break the Irish dominance of the captaincy of the 2009 British and Irish Lions when he leads the tourists against Western Province.

Gatland pleased with Lions' form

British and Irish Lions assistant coach Warren Gatland said on Thursday that he was very pleased with the progress of the team so far on tour.

McGeechan delighted by Lions' patience and discipline

British and Irish Lions coach Ian McGeechan praised his team's patience and discipline after a 39-3 rout of the Sharks on Wednesday.

Boks are hungry, says De Villiers

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says the Springboks are in a positive frame of mind and looking forward to facing the Lions on June 20.

Halfpenny out of Lions tour

Welsh wing Leigh Halfpenny will miss the remainder of the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa due to a thigh injury.

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