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Posts Tagged British and Irish Lions Tour 2009

Last minute excitement between the Lions and the Emerging Springboks

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

06.23.2009| British & Irish Lions | No Comments

All systems go for the second test

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

06.23.2009| British & Irish Lions | No Comments

Lions team provides medical update

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

06.21.2009| British & Irish Lions | No Comments

The first test goes the way of the Boks

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

06.20.2009| British & Irish Lions | No Comments

The day of the first test almost upon us

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

06.19.2009| British & Irish Lions | No Comments

Hayes called up to the Lions squad

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

06.18.2009| British & Irish Lions | No Comments

Lions outplay the Southern Kings

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

06.16.2009| British & Irish Lions | No Comments

Springboks name their team for the first Test

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

06.16.2009| British & Irish Lions | No Comments

O’Callaghan to lead the Lions

It was announced today that Donncha O’Callaghan is to lead the British and Irish Lions in their tour match against the Southern Kings this weak. O’Callaghan has stated that he is humbled by the honour and looks forward to taking the team to victory in their Port Elizabeth clash. This will be

06.16.2009| British & Irish Lions | No Comments

Three points separate Western Province and Lions

The British and Irish Lions travelled to the birth place of South African rugby this week to take on Western Province in Newlands. It was a crucial match as it was played just a week before the Lions are to take on the Springboks in Durban and they want to make sure that they are peaking at the righ

06.13.2009| British & Irish Lions | No Comments