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First Scots in Lions Test XV since 2001

There are three Scots in the starting team to face the SpringboksLions full-back Stuart Hogg (Getty Images)First Scots in Lions Test XV since 2001 Not since 2001 with loosehead Tom Smith, has a Scotland international started …Continue reading »

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What should the Lions Test XV be for game one?

Ahead of the first match against South Africa in Cape Town, the Lions have a number of big selection calls to make in the back-row, back-three and midfield.The Lions leave the pitch after losing 17-13 to South Africa 'A' (Getty Images)What should the Lions Test XV be for game one? After nearly 18 months of wondering if the British & …Continue reading »

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Stormers v British & Irish Lions preview

Saturday brings the final audition for Lions Test selection as the tourists challenge the Stormers in Cape Town. A convincing win would lift the spirits after the midweek setbackLight at the end of the tunnel: the Lions hope to bounce back from their midweek defeat (Getty Images)A final audition for Lions players ahead of the Test series

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