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Lions 2017: Hurricanes 31-31 British & Irish Lions

The Lions led the Hurricanes by 14 points after 65 minutes before an Iain Henderson yellow card gave the 'Canes an unlikely route back for a drawPulling away: George North was the recipient of a fine Henderson offloadThe Lions midweekers gave Warren Gatland both questions and answers after a few days in which the head coach has …Continue reading »

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Lions 2017: Five players with a realistic chance of making the Second Test squad

Changes are expected for the Second Test, with Warren Gatland looking for the winning formula against a formidable All Blacks side, so who's in pole position?Point to prove: George North has all the motivation he needs to perform against the HurricanesSuper Rugby’s great entertainers, the Hurricanes lie in wait for the Lions this evening, with a power-packed side feature a …Continue reading »

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New Zealand v British and Irish Lions – First Test analysis

Analysis of the First Test between the British & Irish Lions and New Zealand makes for sobering reading but there are positives ahead of next week...On the attack: The Lions have to regather themselves and win the second TestThe manner of defeat will concern Warren Gatland The British and Irish Lions’ 30-15 defeat in the first test will …Continue reading »

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Lions name team to take on the Hurricanes

Warren Gatland has named his 23 for the final provincial game of the 2017 Lions tour, reinforcing that Test places are still up for grabsOn the burst: Jack Nowell is tasked with firing the Lions from the backWarren Gatland has named his 23-man squad to face the Hurricanes on Tuesday night at the Westpac Stadium. He has …Continue reading »

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