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Six talking points to emerge from the Lions selection

Warren Gatland named his 41-man Lions squad amid feverish anticipation now the dust has settled, what does it tell us about he squad and the threat of the opposition?Ready for battle: The Lions management pose for photos ahead of New Zealand A front-five of to fear? For all the flicks, feints and steps boasted by an All Blacks backline that offers …Continue reading »

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Lions 2017: How far late call-ups may have to travel

We know there will be injuries and that replacements will be called up for the British & Irish Lions in New Zealand. We look at how far those on Home Nations tours may have to travel if they get the call...Late call: Shane Williams arrives in Sydney as a Lions call-up in 2013Unhappy with some of the selections in the British & Irish Lions squad? Rather see one of the other Home …Continue reading »

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Warren Gatland names 41-man Lions squad to face the All Blacks

Rugby fans now know the make-up of the British & Irish Lions squad to face the All Blacks this summer and it threw up a few surprisesReady to rumble: Warren Gatland has named a 41-man squad to face New ZealandWarren Gatland announced his 41-man British & Irish Lions squad today in West London in front of assembled media. A …Continue reading »

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Five things we learnt about rugby in March

The emergence or Jordie Barrett, professional rugby in Gwent's survival, a Parisien mess and Jonah Lomu rugby are all covered in this monthly round-upGiant of the game: Jonah Lomu Rugby was a catalyst for many kids to take up rugbyBeauden Barrett’s brother no longer March has seen Beauden Barrett’s brother go through a defining stage in his career. Not …Continue reading »

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