JONAH LOMU was Mako Vunipola’s hero when he was growing up in New Zealand. The Lions prop dreamt of becoming an All Black and wearing the famous jersey just like his late idol. While Lomu became rugby’s first global superstar, Vunipola was already on his way to becoming a globe-trotter. At nine-years-old he left Wellington for […]
WHEN Steve Hansen was asked about claims Mako Vunipola grabbed Owen Franks’ by the testicles during the First Test, the All Blacks coach got to the crux of this sport. “Look,” growled Hansen, “rugby is a big boys’ game played by big boys with big character.” After a week of bitching and bleating and ‘dragging […]
WARREN GATLAND has gone for broke by picking Owen Farrell AND Johnny Sexton for the must-win Second Test. The Lions boss axed powerhouse Ben Te’o to shift England playmaker Farrell to No 12 and bring in Ireland fly-half Sexton against the All Blacks on Saturday. Tour captain Sam Warburton and Red Rose colossus Maro Itoje […]
MIKE PHILLIPS is a 2013 Lions legend. And the SunSport columnist believes this crop of stars should play with no fear in Wellington as they look to save the series against the All Blacks. But there are FIVE key areas the Lions must police if they are to take the game to a decider in […]
THEY like to talk a lot about ‘leaders’, these British and Irish Lions. There’s leaders here, leaders there, leaders everywhere, when you hear them in front of the cameras. On the pitch, not so much, though. And not in the coaches’ box, either. Keep up to date with ALL the latest British and Irish Lions news […]