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The Lions proved that they just weren’t up to the task when they took on the Springboks in the first Test in Durban last week and they certainly do not want to make the same mistake again. Today saw the announcement of the squad for the second Test of the tour, which is to be played at Loftus Ve
There is a great air of anticipation for the game between the Lions and the Emerging Springboks to be held at the home of South African rugby – Newlands. It is clear that this is a big game for the Lions as they seek to restore their pride after the first test against the Springboks. It is also
The British and Irish Lions were introduced to the finest winter weather that the Cape of Good Hope had to offer as they took on the Emerging Springboks. These players are effectively a South African B side and is made up of players of different levels of experience who are yet to receive a Spring
This week marks the second test in the exciting British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa. It is clear from the first test that this is going to be a trying game and both teams want to ensure that they put their best foot forward when they meet at Loftus Versfeld this weekend. From the South A
The first test between the Lions and the Springboks showed that there is likely to be a very high level of intensity when these two great teams take each other on once again. The first encounter was described by the Lions’ coaching staff as a “bruising” one. From the spectators’ point o
This was the game that the rugby world has been waiting for since the British and Irish Lions touched down on South African soil almost a month ago. The first test between these two great teams was always going to be a mammoth occasion and the fans certainly weren’t let down by the display of rugb
Tomorrow will see the game that we’ve been waiting for when the British and Irish Lions meet the Springboks in the first international test on the South African Tour. It is clear that the players should expect to see a sea of red jerseys on Saturday as the Lions’ fans make their presence felt in
John Hayes is currently recognized as one of the biggest names in Irish rugby. This is not only as a result of his great skill but also his sheer size. It was announced today that the South Africans will have to look forward to the challenge of taking him on as he flies to join the British and Irish
The newly opened Nelson Mandela stadium in Port Elizabeth was the scene for a frenzied clash between the British and Irish Lions and the Southern Kings. The city is known as one that is not always favoured the British teams and the scarring intensity of this game seemed to carry this forward. The
The Springbok management today announced the team that will face the British and Irish Lions in the first test of the 2009 tour. In what was probably a surprise announcement, Pieter de Villiers stated that Heinrich Brussouw will start against the Lions instead of Schalk Burger. This is due to the fa
