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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: Tourists must marry X-Factor with the basics

Fans want to be entertained, but the British & Irish Lions will succeed if they marry box-office play with looking after the ball.Out the back door: Courtney Lawes flips out an offload in trainingThere may well be more that one way to skin a cat – from top-tier taxidermists to black market mounters, …Continue reading »

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Lions 2017: Which heroes will emerge from match against the Blues?

Kyle Sinckler has impressed on and off the field so far. But with their squad selection against the Auckland Blues, there are some British & Irish Lions players capable of winning over the local fansCrowd pleaser: Jack Nowell after winning the Premiership finalWith their selection for the match-up against the Auckland Blues, the British & Irish Lions have a fantastic opportunity to …Continue reading »

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Lions name the team to take on the Blues

We run the rule over the squad picked for the second game of the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour, against the Blues in AucklandKey figure: Ken Owens will captain the Lions against the Blues. Photo: Getty ImagesWe run the rule over the squad picked for the second game of the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour, against the Blues in Auckland

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