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B&I Lions: top stats performers - tackles, turnovers & more

The British & Irish Lions raised their fists in victory in Cape Town last night as they defeated the World Champion Springboks in the first Test.    The arm-wrestle of an encounter ended...

British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v South Africa

The British and Irish Lions roared back in the second half to beat South Africa 22-17 in a gripping first Test at Cape Town Stadium.   Here is how we rated the British and Irish Lions in their victorious...

Springboks and Lions ready to collide in almighty Cape Town clash

South Africa and the British and Irish Lions will get to do battle in the Test series opener on Saturday.   After months of uncertainty over whether the tour will go ahead, the British and Irish...

Looking ahead to the first Test: SA vs B&I Lions

While it may be devoid of the of the passionate chants of the red-clad Lions supporters in the stands, while the bruising Springbok tackles won’t be met with hear the roars of their fans rising into...

Winners & Losers: British & Irish Lions First Test Squad

Warren Gatland has named his side for the first Test against the Springboks and with it, the Lions boss has made some tough selection calls.   In fact, Gatland claims that this test 23 'was by...

Alun Wyn Jones leads the B&I Lions in first Test against Springboks

British & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has named his side for the first Test against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 24 July (kick off 5pm BST).   Tour captain Alun...

Lions Tour 2021: Anthony Watson full press conference 20 July 2021

Wales & Lions legends Warburton & Roberts pick their Lions starting XVs

Recently, two big names within the game of rugby have picked their ideal starting British & Irish Lions XV.    Wales and Lions legends, Jamie Roberts and Sam Warburton, both put down the...

B&I Lions Top Stats Performers: tackles, carries & more

The Lions fell prey to a dominant SA ‘A’ outfit on Wednesday evening in a game which provided the fans with a taste of just how physical and competitive the series will be.    SA...

South Africa A v British and Irish Lions Top Performers

Joseph Dweba - South Africa 'A':     Despite only playing the first half of the game, Dweba put in a performance worthy of a full game. Dweba gained a solid 19 metres that proved vital to...