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Halfpenny to miss Sharks match due to injuryWelsh wing Leigh Halfpenny has been stood down from the British and Irish Lions bench for Wednesday's match against the Sharks. Sharks lament fielding weakened side against LionsSharks coach John Plumtree aims to end the British and Irish Lions' winning run but is upset he won't have nine of his Springbok stars to help him. Lions eye fourth consecutive tour winThe British and Irish Lions have set a goal of remaining unbeaten ahead of the first Test against world champions South Africa on June 20 Lions begin to take shapeThe shape of the British and Irish Lions was beginning to emerge after coach Ian McGeechan on Monday named his team to take on the Sharks. Neil Jenkins hired as Lions kicking coachFormer Wales flyhalf Neil Jenkins is back to hurt South Africa again, this time as kicking coach for the British and Irish Lions. O'Connell back for the LionsCaptain Paul O'Connell is back in the team for the British and Irish Lions to play the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Horns forward for the BoksThe Mail & Guardian looks at the Springboks squad ahead of the long-awaited Lions tour. Coach upbeat after Lions victoryBritish and Irish Lions coach Ian McGeechan said the 74-10 thrashing of the Gauteng Lions at Ellis Park on Wednesday had been more than he expected. D'Arcy wins Lions call-upIreland centre Gordon D'Arcy has been added to the British and Irish squad for the remainder of their tour of South Africa. McGeechan looking for improved performance by LionsThe British and Irish Lions will be looking for a marked improvement in their performance when they clash with the Golden Lions on Wednesday. |
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