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British Lions 2009

Sprinkbok stalwarts stand in Lions' way

Monday, May 18, 2009

As rugby combinations go, there are few better than South Africa duo Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha – two of the finest locks in the world...

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British and Irish Lions tour fixtures

Monday, May 18, 2009

(All kick-off times BST) May 30: Royal XV v Lions (Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace, Rustenburg, 1400). Referee – Marius Jonker (South Africa). June...

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Vickery hopes to savour Lions magic

Monday, May 18, 2009

Phil Vickery is anticipating a "magical experience" when the British and Irish Lions lock horns with world champions South Africa in this summer's...

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Opponents lying in wait for the British Lions

Monday, May 18, 2009

The British and Irish Lions return to South Africa this month for the first time in 12 years. Their 1997 trip proved an unforgettable experience,...

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South Africa player profiles

Monday, May 18, 2009

BACKS Francois Steyn (Sharks) A raw talent, Steyn will be even more crucial now that the Springboks have lost Conrad Jantjes through injury. Possesses...

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Murray leads three-man Scots brigade

Monday, May 18, 2009

The announcement of the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour to South Africa prompted the usual bout of navel-gazing in Scotland. For the fourth...

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McGeechan is Lions' Fergie

Monday, May 18, 2009

On the day he was appointed as the 2009 British and Irish Lions head coach, IanMcGeechan was hailed as rugby's own Sir Alex Ferguson. McGeechan has...

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Classic British Lions matches

Friday, May 15, 2009

South Africa 22 British & Irish Lions 23, first Test, Ellis Park, Johannesburg, August 6, 1955 The Lions were underdogs, with the Springboks...

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Controversial moments on Lions' tours

Friday, May 15, 2009

Dobson dismissed, Australia, 1904 Oxford University forward David Dobson was sent off after using one of the more colourful words in his vocabulary,...

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Greenwood hails the spirit of '97

Friday, May 15, 2009

Will Greenwood affectionately remembers it as "a last hurrah of innocence and youth". He also recalls the sight of Keith Wood downing tequilas, while...

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