http://www.planet-rugby.com/rss/0,16039,3819,00.xmlBritish and Irish Lions news from www.planet-rugby.comen-gbFri, 03 Jul 2009 17:37:55 GMTCopyright www.planet-rugby.com 2007http://www.planet-rugby.com/Images/96005.jpgPlanet RugbyWales hooker Matthew Rees has shaken off all manner of criticism over the past few weeks to become the B+I Lions Test hooker."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5413656,00.html3819_5413656Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:46:39 GMTRugby UnionNumber eight Ryan Kankowski makes his return to the Bok line-up, determined to make up for lost time after watching the majority of the series from the stands."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5413529,00.html3819_5413529Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:43:23 GMTRugby UnionBok debutant Zane Kirchner is relishing his first Test against the Lions, but don't expect anything too fancy from the Bulls full-back."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5413251,00.html3819_5413251Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:36:47 GMTRugby UnionThe curtain clings by one Test thread before falling on what's been a fine series, with Jo'burg set to host the last meeting until 2021."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5413185,00.html3819_5413185Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:05:58 GMTRugby UnionWith 18 of last week's starting 30 changed, we've got plenty of new clashes all over the field to talk about on this week's head-to-head."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5413212,00.html3819_5413212Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:19:34 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa will not Bakkies Botha's unsuccessful appeal deter them from playing their normal physical game on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5413099,00.html3819_5413099Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:28:31 GMTRugby UnionThe Lions tour comes to an anti-climactic end this Saturday afternoon as they seek to avoid a South African whitewash in Johannesburg."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5413116,00.html3819_5413116Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:34:08 GMTRugby UnionThere are eight changes to the Lions team to face South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday, as the squad recovers from a 'mental and physical battering'."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5412384,00.html3819_5412384Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:58:58 GMTRugby UnionSchalk Burger, suspended for eye-gouging during the second Test against the Lions last weekend, says he is "not a rugby thug"."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5412346,00.html3819_5412346Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:29:42 GMTRugby UnionPeter de Villiers said he would walk into the Lions changing room and congratulate Ian McGeechan if South Africa lost the final Test. "http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5412157,00.html3819_5412157Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:01:02 GMTRugby UnionWith the 2009 series now out of reach, the wounded British + Irish Lions have made eight changes to their starting line-up for Johannesburg."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5411722,00.html3819_5411722Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:37:57 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa have announced a second-string side for Saturday's third Test against the British + Irish Lions in Johannesburg."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5411541,00.html3819_5411541Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:22:27 GMTRugby UnionWith the series all wrapped up, you might have thought it would be a nice quiet build-up to the third Test, right? Wrong."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5411299,00.html3819_5411299Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:13:03 GMTRugby UnionWounded captain Paul O'Connell insists the British + Irish Lions' pride will be in evidence in the third Test in Johannesburg."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5411204,00.html3819_5411204Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:56:01 GMTRugby UnionThe British and Irish Lions will know on Thursday morning whether standout centre Jamie Roberts will be fit for the third Test in Johannesburg on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5410641,00.html3819_5410641Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:17:04 GMTRugby UnionThe debate continues over Peter de Villiers and his comments on gouging, but Graham Rowntree is keen to move on from it all."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5410435,00.html3819_5410435Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:47:21 GMTRugby UnionWelcome to Loose Pass - our weekly mix of musings. This week we will be mostly concerning ourselves with empty heroism..."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5410431,00.html3819_5410431Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:45:10 GMTRugby UnionThe Springboks will go into the third and final Test match against the British and Irish Lions brimming with confidence as they seek a third straight victory to seal a historic whitewash."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5409570,00.html3819_5409570Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:45:05 GMTRugby UnionBrian O'Driscoll blasted Peter de Villiers following controversial comments that suggested the Springbok coach condoned eye-gouging."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5408636,00.html3819_5408636Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:11:35 GMTRugby UnionMike Phillips is convinced the Lions can end their tour on a winning note in Saturday's final Test against the 'Boks in Johannesburg."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5408638,00.html3819_5408638Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:13:53 GMTRugby UnionGary Gold believes the Lions have been unlucky and is sorry to see centre Brian O'Driscoll's trip to SA cut short."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5408169,00.html3819_5408169Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:31:48 GMTRugby UnionWith the three-match Test series all but wrapped up, South Africa head into the finale in Johannesburg with their heads held high."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5407958,00.html3819_5407958Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:05:26 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa's management has been forced to delay naming their team for Saturday's third Test due to the uncertainty over key players."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5407641,00.html3819_5407641Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:45:56 GMTRugby UnionInjured duo Brian O'Driscoll and Adam Jones have been forced to return home, the British and Irish Lions management have announced."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5407393,00.html3819_5407393Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:55:09 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa have confirmed they will appeal against second-row Bakkies Botha's two-week ban for dangerous charging."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3819_5407486,00.html3819_5407486Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:28:24 GMTRugby Union