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The Lions remain unchanged for the Third and deciding Test

Warren Gatland has been able to name the first unchanged Lions side since 1993 as Steve Hansen has been forced into more changesSame again, lads: Warren Gatland has gone for an unchanged 23Warren Gatland has had the luxury of being able to name the same 23 players who took part in the …Continue reading »

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Five reasons the pressure is on the All Blacks ahead of the Third Test

The All Blacks are in the unfamiliar position of going into the Third Test on the back of a loss and they know the onus is on them to right the wrongs from WellingtonFight of flight: The All Blacks know they can't make mistakes against an improving Lions sideMomentum shift Bottling momentum in sport is a precious commodity. Before and after the First Test, it was the All …Continue reading »

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Lions 2017: Warren Gatland gambles for must-win Second Test

The Lions have never won at the Westpac and with the All Blacks unbeaten at home since 2009, the odds are stacked against Warren Gatland's men...Standing together: The Lions know it's win or bust this eveningThe thwack was perceptible through the cold Wellington air. In amongst a throng of All Blacks on the Westpac turf, …Continue reading »

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The All Blacks make two changes for the Second Test

Injury to Ben Smith and Ryan Crotty has forced the All Black into making two changes to the side to face the Lions on SaturdayDanger man: Waisake Naholo has been drafted in onto the right wingThe All Blacks management have been forced into making two changes in the 23-man squad to face the Lions at …Continue reading »

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