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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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Lions 2017: A look into All Blacks captain Kieran Read

As he prepares for the visit of the Lions and his 100th Test, we find out what makes All Blacks captain Kieran Read tick both on and off the pitch. This interview first appeared in the June 2017 issue of Rugby World magazine. Force of nature: All Blacks captain Kieran Read, mid-hakaLIONS AND tigers. Both are prevalent for Kieran Read life right now. The first is obvious – the best players …Continue reading »

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How the Lions can beat the All Blacks in the First Test

They are big underdogs, but to stand a chance there are certain facets of the game the Lions need to perfect, if they are to beat the world's best teamBound together: Peter O'Mahony fires up the troops against the Maori All BlacksTomorrow evening sees the most eagerly anticipated Test match of 2017 as the British & Irish Lions face off with …Continue reading »

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