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Lions 2017: Maori All Blacks 10-32 British & Irish Lions

The British & Irish Lions blasted the Maori All Blacks 32-10. Here are all the talking points from the match-up in RotoruaOn the charge: Ben Te'o runs away from the Maori All Blacks defenceWatch as all the talk of this being the “unofficial fourth Test” disappears – the Lions exerted total and utter …Continue reading »

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Why there’s still hope for the Lions…

The Lions have been pilloried for two under-par performances and they're unfancied against the Crusaders, but don't write them off...yetStand together: The Lions must keep on building ahead of the TestsSo far, it’s all been entirely predicable. The Lions have been written off from Invercargill in the South, to Auckland …Continue reading »

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Uncovered: The life and times of Israel Dagg

Israel Dagg is a World Cup winner with a licence to thrill from full-back or wing, here he talks about his journey in rugby...Thrill seeker: Israel Dagg cuts loose against Wales last summerPart of New Zealand’s World Cup-winning team of 2011 but omitted for the 2015 tournament, Israel Dagg last year rediscovered …Continue reading »

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Lions 2017: Five players with a point to prove

The Lions finally kick off the 2017 tour and for a few it is the chance to give coach Warren Gatland plenty to think about ahead of the TestsUpward trajectory: Ben Te'o is on a fast-track to a Test starting spotThe 2017 Lions tour kicks off within hours after what has seemed an interminable wait. With the Provincial Barbarians expected …Continue reading »

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