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British Lions 2009

Lions retain underdog status

Friday, May 15, 2009

A lot has happened in rugby union since the British and Irish Lions last toured South Africa 12 years ago. England won the World Cup, so too did...

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Player profiles of the 2009 British and Irish Lions

Friday, May 15, 2009

BACKS Lee Byrne (Wales & Ospreys) A devastating runner and solid in defence with booming boot. Age: 28. Position: Full-back. Height: 6ft 3in....

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Profiles of the Lions tour management team

Friday, May 15, 2009

Gerald Davies (Manager) Age: 64 (born Llansaint, Wales) Won 46 caps for Wales as a mesmeric wing – also toured with Lions in 1968 and 1971....

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Williams confident of Lions success

Friday, May 15, 2009

Wales back-row warrior Martyn Williams will embark on his third Lions tour claiming: "We are capable of producing something special." The Cardiff...

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British Lions records

Friday, May 15, 2009

Irishman Tony O'Reilly has scored the most Lions Test tries, claiming six in10 appearances. Former Scotland full-back Gavin Hastings scored 66 points...

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Lions captains facts and figures

Friday, May 15, 2009

England's RL Seddon was the first Lions captain, leading them to Australia and New Zealand in 1888. Four successive Lions tours between 1938 and 1959...

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Lions facts and figures

Friday, May 15, 2009

Former New Zealand lock Colin Meads has more Test match appearances – 11 against the Lions than any other player. Wales are the only home...

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British Lions tour venue guide

Friday, May 15, 2009

ROYAL BAKOFENG SPORTS PALACE City: Rustenburg Fixture: Saturday 30 May 1400(BST) v Royal XV Capacity: 42,000 Altitude: 3,786 ft Originally built as a...

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