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Test Lion
'I've had the best time of my life being part of this group, it's special'
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combination
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Hearing
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TMO
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3 Aug 2021
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Changes
Big blows for Springboks as De Klerk and Du Toit ruled out of Lions decider
3 Aug 2021
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Team news
Bundee Aki starts for the Lions as Gatland makes six changes for final Test
3 Aug 2021
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Hearing
Rassie's misconduct charge should mean a friendlier third Test build-up
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Bomb Squad
'There was probably a little more niggle... it was personal for us'
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concerns
Doubts remain over De Klerk and Du Toit as Vermeulen trains with the Boks
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Irish Abroad
Irish quartet help the LA Giltinis to Major League Rugby title
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Bouncing Back
'Everyone is well aware Gats will make changes' - Lions skipper Jones
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foul play
Lions prop Sinckler cited for biting during yesterday's defeat to the Boks
1 Aug 2021
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Comeback
Big boost for the Springboks as Vermeulen makes return from injury
1 Aug 2021
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accusations
Lions fullback Hogg categorically denies biting Le Roux last night
1 Aug 2021
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'As a leader, it was the toughest week I ever had to face'
1 Aug 2021
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Options
Gatland looks certain to mix up Lions selection for third Test decider
1 Aug 2021
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Dejection
Gatland says Kolbe tackle 'didn't look great' as he bemoans Lions' second half
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brutal battle
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Controversy
The talking is finally done and the Lions have a shot at the series
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Buccaneer
Henshaw the pride of Athlone as he readies himself for Boks backlash
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Double Down
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Hitting back
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Top man
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theme
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30 Jul 2021
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Finances
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29 Jul 2021
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furore
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29 Jul 2021
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scrutiny
'The refs have the hardest job in the game' - Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones
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Review
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29 Jul 2021
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Bomb Squad
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tokyo 2020
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combination
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Slow Burner
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Selection
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Team news
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Dejection
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Bomb Squad
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