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Lions 2017: Does Warren Gatland stick or twist for the Series decider?

Warren Gatland wielded the changes after the First Test but after emerging victorious in Wellington, is it time to stick to a winning formula?Standing tall: Warren Gatland has to make some tight calls ahead of the final TestWe’re five weeks into the Lions tour and Warren Gatland has endured enough vitriol to make lesser men weep but when …Continue reading »

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Lions name their team to face the Crusaders

A run through of the British & Irish Lions team to take on the Crusaders in ChristchurchHigh point: Alun Wyn Jones will captain the Lions against the Crusaders. Photo: Getty ImagesA run through of the British & Irish Lions team to take on the Crusaders in Christchurch

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Saints and sinners: The weekend’s talking points

Gavin Henson rolls back the years, the magic of Murray and redemption for a Scottish kicker – just three things to make you smile from the latest round of matchesStill got it: Gavin Henson was Man of the Match as Bristol beat Bath in the Premiership (Getty Images)THE SAINTS Gav rolls back the years It’s 12 years since Gavin Henson famously dumped Mathew Tait on the Cardiff …Continue reading »

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How important is the role of the captain?

With the Six Nations up and running all the chat has been about captaincy but how important is the role of the skipper and who will get the Lions job this summer?Front runner: Alun Wyn Jones has been namechecked as a likely Lions captainMartin Johnson always reckoned that us lot in the media made too much of the role of a captain – …Continue reading »

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Analysis: Mapping the involvements of Jonny Gray and Alun Wyn Jones

Jonny Gray and Alun Wyn Jones enhanced their British and Irish Lions prospects with all-action outings last weekend Grapple tackle: Jonny Gray gets to grips with Australia centre Reece Hodge Reuters/Russell CheyneAs hypothetical selections swirl around the internet and coach Warren Gatland is rolled out by sponsors to deliver soundbites, one thing …Continue reading »

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