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Rassie Erasmus offers to step back from British and Irish Lions series
South Africa's director of rugby addressed the camera directly for 62 minutes, raising a number of concerns against Warren Gatland's tourists.Jul 29, 12:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F27%2Fwarren-gatland.jpg "British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021")
Warren Gatland hails Maro Itoje for display against South Africa
Maro Itoje was at his dominant best as the Lions turned a 12-3 half-time deficit on its head to topple the world champions 22-17.Jul 28, 12:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F27%2Fliosha.jpg "British and Irish Lions' Tom Curry celebrates scoring their tenth try against the Sharks on July 10, 2021")
"Complete freak" Tom Curry backed to lead Lions charge in second Test
The England flanker starred in the 22-17 win over South Africa first time out.Jul 27, 21:19
Warren Gatland calls on Lions to nullify "get-out-of-jail card"
The Lions emerged 22-17 winners from a tense first Test.Jul 27, 16:09
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Finn Russell potentially in contention for second South Africa Test
The Scotland star missed the Lions' 22-17 victory over South Africa on Saturday with an Achilles problem.Jul 26, 11:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F05%2Fmaro-itoje.jpg "England's Maro Itoje walks off injured on February 2, 2019")
Maro Itoje: 'British and Irish Lions must expect backlash from South Africa'
The Lions battled back from a 12-3 interval deficit to triumph 22-17 in the first Test.Jul 25, 21:44
Warren Gatland warns Lions to prepare for South Africa backlash
Warren Gatland's side overcame a nine-point half-time deficit to get off to a winning start.Jul 24, 20:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F25%2Falun-wyn-jones.jpg "Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones goes down injured against Japan on June 26, 2021")
Lions suffer Alun Wyn Jones injury blow ahead of South Africa Test
The Wales international sustained the problem in training on Thursday and has been replaced by Rory Sutherland.Jul 24, 13:34
South Africa promise to do talking on the pitch against Lions
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick dismissed Warren Gatland's suggestion that the tourists dented the Springboks' pride in the game with South Africa A.Jul 24, 07:43
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Lions' Duhan van der Merwe ready for hostile South Africa reception
The 26-year-old wing will line-up for the British and Irish Lions in the first Test on Saturday.Jul 23, 21:14
The big talking points ahead of Lions' clash with South Africa
Only once before have the Lions come back from defeat in the first Test to win the series.Jul 23, 15:25
Warren Gatland "mind games" dismissed by South Africa
Head coach Gatland claimed the Lions had already dented the Springboks ego at the set-piece.Jul 23, 14:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F26%2Frobbie-henshaw.jpg "British and Irish Lions' Robbie Henshaw celebrates scoring a try on June 26, 2021")
Robbie Henshaw: 'Lions are massively ready for South Africa'
The Springboks will be playing only their second Test since lifting the 2019 World Cup.Jul 23, 12:26
Lions assured over South Africa officials after Warren Gatland fury
Marius Jonker was chosen to replace New Zealand's Brendon Pickerill, who withdraw due to coronavirus-related travel issues.Jul 23, 09:32
Warren Gatland 'fumes at South African TMO appointment'
New Zealand's Brendon Pickerill was forced to withdraw due to pandemic-related travel issues.Jul 22, 20:33
Alun Wyn Jones relishing chance to take on South Africa
The Wales skipper had been ruled out of the tour four weeks ago after dislocating his shoulder.Jul 21, 16:55
Duhan van der Merwe prepared for hostile reception
Van der Duhan Van Der Merwe has edged Josh Adams for the second wing spot alongside Anthony Watson.Jul 21, 15:44
Warren Gatland: 'We can take our chances against South Africa'
Alun Wyn Jones will captain a Lions side that contained a few surprises.Jul 21, 14:22
Alun Wyn Jones to captain British and Irish Lions in first Test
A dislocated shoulder appeared to have ended the Welshman's tour four weeks ago.Jul 21, 09:15
Maro Itoje jokingly asks Alun Wyn Jones for recovery plan
Wyn Alun Wyn Jones has returned from a serious injury.Jul 20, 21:29
Lions bring South Africa team announcement forward by 24 hours
Warren Gatland will name his starting XV and bench for the Cape Town Stadium showdown on Wednesday morning.Jul 20, 18:06
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Steve Tandy admits Lions must make "massive decisions" for South Africa Test
The Scot has an Achilles injury.Jul 19, 12:11
Warren Gatland facing tough selection decisions for first Test
Warren Gatland has revealed that the composition of the back row and back three will be the biggest topics of discussion.Jul 18, 14:52
Five talking points as the British and Irish Lions win their last warm-up match
The Lions thrashed the Stormers in Cape Town.Jul 18, 14:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F11%2Fluke-cowan-dickie.jpg "Luke Cowan-Dickie during an England training session on March 5, 2019")
Luke Cowan-Dickie hopes he has earned Test spot
The hooker scored a try as he put in an impressive display in the win over the Stormers on Saturday.Jul 18, 12:18
Warren Gatland pays tribute to "exceptional" Alun Wyn Jones
Alun Wyn Jones played 27 minutes as a second-half replacement against the Stormers.Jul 17, 19:49
South Africa boss calls for "clarity" over controversial Owen Farrell tackles
Rassie Erasmus has used social media to hit back at Warren Gatland.Jul 16, 13:59
Alun Wyn Jones 'ready to go' for British and Irish Lions
The Wales forward is on the bench for Saturday's clash with the Stormers having rejoined the tour after a dislocated shoulder.Jul 15, 15:28
Warren Gatland wants clarification following dangerous tackle
The incident resulted in a yellow card for South Africa's star scrum-half.Jul 15, 12:39
Warren Gatland: 'We are bullish despite defeat to South Africa A'
A powerful shadow Springboks squad containing 11 World Cup winners ran out narrow winners in Cape Town.Jul 14, 21:53
Alun Wyn Jones returns to British and Irish Lions tour
Alun Wyn Jones sustained the injury against Japan at Conor Murrayfield on June 26.Jul 14, 12:53
Lions to assess Alun Wyn Jones injury before South Africa decision
Alun Wyn Jones is training with Wales this week and, if his shoulder withstands Tuesday's run-outs, looks set to make a remarkable return.Jul 13, 14:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F19%2Flouis-rees-zammit.jpg "Louis Rees-Zammit in action for Wales on March 13, 2021")
Three Lions players desperate to impress against South Africa 'A'
Iain Henderson, Tom Curry and Louis Rees-Zammit will be out to impress coach Warren Gatland.Jul 13, 11:14
Warren Gatland rules out second Lions meeting with South Africa 'A'
Rassie Erasmus said he would "beg" Warren Gatland for another crack at the Lions on Saturday.Jul 12, 16:29
British and Irish Lions handed major Alun Wyn Jones fitness boost
Warren Gatland will make a decision on Tuesday whether to summon him to South Africa.Jul 12, 12:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F05%2Fconor-murray.jpg "Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019")
Conor Murray to start first Lions game as captain against South Africa 'A'
Conor Murray is reunited with Dan Biggar at half-back at Cape Town Stadium.Jul 12, 09:07
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James Ryan: 'Competition for places generated by Ireland wins'
An experimental Irish side signed off the 2020-21 campaign in style by thrashing the United States 71-10.Jul 11, 10:25
Lions coach Warren Gatland reflects on week of "chaos"
The Lions brushed aside a slow start against spirited opponents to run out 71-31 winners at Loftus Versfeld.Jul 10, 19:46
British and Irish Lions march to thumping success over Sharks
Warren Gatland's men ran in 11 tries.Jul 10, 19:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F27%2Fengcan.jpg "England's Marcus Smith in action with Canada's Reegan O'Gorman on July 10, 2021")
England's Marcus Smith "lost for words" after Lions call-up
The 22-year-old had been due to attend Sunday's Euro 2020 final but will instead join up with Warren Gatland's squad.Jul 10, 17:42
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