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Lions told to prepare for Springbok backlash after victory in series opener

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Officials were right to rule out Le Roux’s try against Lions: Jacques Nienaber

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Superb second-half display powers Lions to victory in Cape Town

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Lions prop Wyn Jones out of first Test against South Africa with shoulder injury

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South Africa vow to do their talking ‘between the lines’ against Lions

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South Africa-born Duhan van der Merwe vows to ignore any Springbok taunts

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South Africa-born Duhan van der Merwe vows to ignore any Springbok taunts

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Neil Francis sacked as Irish Independent pundit following Marcus Smith comment

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Neil Francis sacked as Irish Independent pundit following Marcus Smith comment

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England lose another member of staff as John Mitchell agrees Wasps return

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England lose another member of staff as John Mitchell agrees Wasps return

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Harlequins ‘disgusted’ over comment from Neil Francis about Marcus Smith

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England coach John Mitchell is to return to Wasps ahead of the new season

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The key talking points ahead of the Lions’ series opener against South Africa

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The key talking points ahead of the Lions’ series opener against South Africa

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South Africa dismiss Warren Gatland’s mind games ahead of first Test

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Edinburgh appoint Mike Blair as head coach

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Robbie Henshaw says the Lions are ‘massively ready’ for first South Africa Test

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Lions assured over officials with Warren Gatland furious about South African TMO

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Warren Gatland furious as a South African TMO is appointed for first Lions Test

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Lions team-mates have ‘no doubt’ Alun Wyn Jones is ready for action

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Alun Wyn Jones relishing chance to face South Africa following injury recovery

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Duhan van der Merwe prepared for hostile reception against South Africa

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Warren Gatland confident in-form Lions can take their chances against Springboks

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Warren Gatland confident in-form Lions can take their chances against Springboks

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Eben Etzebeth v Maro Itoje head to head

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Alun Wyn Jones to skipper Lions in first Test against South Africa on Saturday

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Damian De Allende admits he ‘got lucky’ after firepit explosion

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Maro Itoje inspired by Alun Wyn Jones’ powers of recovery

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Lions team announcement for first South Africa Test brought forward by 24 hours

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Last two Tests of the Lions’ series against South Africa moved to Cape Town

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Bongi Mbonambi: Claims South Africa are underdone will only fuel Springboks fire

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Anthony Watson drawing on experience ahead of Lions opener

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Dan Biggar knows Lions need to match South Africa’s physicality in first Test

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Dan Biggar knows Lions need to match South Africa’s physicality in first Test

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Finn Russell the only injury absentee as Lions gear up for crunch opening Test

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Finn Russell the only injury absentee as Lions gear up for crunch opening Test

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Richard Cockerill leaves Edinburgh to ‘pursue other opportunities’

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Lions begin preparations for South Africa clash with only Finn Russell ruled out

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5 things we learned as the Lions won their last warm-up match

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Warren Gatland and Lions staff face tough selection decisions for first Test

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On this day in 2018: Sam Warburton announces shock retirement from rugby at 29

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On this day in 2018: Sam Warburton announces shock retirement from rugby at 29

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Alun Wyn Jones in Test picture after successful Lions return – Warren Gatland

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Alun Wyn Jones in Test picture after successful Lions return – Warren Gatland

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Alun Wyn Jones makes winning return as British and Irish Lions see off Stormers

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Wayne Pivac optimistic about Wales’ future despite Argentina series defeat