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Hamish Watson replaced by Justin Tipuric in Lions XV
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Hurricanes sign talented Blues flanker
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Liam Williams eager to create fresh Lions memories
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Rob Baxter confused by ‘very odd’ final crowd decision
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Ireland bow would cap ‘weird’ route to top for Ulster star
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Owen Farrell backed to have ‘great’ Lions tour
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‘Lions hold no fear for us’ – Malcolm Marx
Despite South Africa not playing a Test since the World Cup, hooker Malcolm Marx does not believe it will hamper them against the Lions.
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‘No hugging’ rule enforced in Lions bubble
British & Irish Lions players will not be allowed to hug in their Covid bubble during the tour to South Africa, according to Warren Gatland.
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Brodie Retallick ‘mentally refreshed’ after Japan stint
Brodie Retallick says that his stint in Japan proved beneficial ahead of his return to the All Blacks squad for the games with Tonga and Fiji.
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Alex Dombrandt’s England ambitions on hold until after final
Harlequins star Alex Dombrandt admits only the Premiership final with Exeter Chiefs is in his mind despite the lure of an England cap in July.
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Scotland A treating England fixture ‘like a Test week’
Scotland assistant coach Pete Murchie insists they are treating their ‘A’ clash with England at Welford Road on Sunday as “really meaningful”.
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Lions announce team for Japan clash at Murrayfield
Alun Wyn Jones will lead the British & Irish Lions in their warm-up game against Japan as preparations ramp up ahead of the South Africa tour.
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Loose Pass: Tackling inconsistencies and time zones
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Manu Tuilagi ruled out of England squad due to injury
England centre Manu Tuilagi has been forced to withdraw from the squad ahead of their games against Scotland ‘A’, USA and Canada.
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Alex Cuthbert ‘buzzing’ to return to Wales with Ospreys
Former British & Irish Lions and Wales wing Alex Cuthbert will leave Exeter to join Ospreys ahead of next season, the Welsh side confirmed.
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Matt Garvey makes move to Worcester Warriors
Former London Irish, Bath and Gloucester forward Matt Garvey has signed a deal with Premiership side the Warriors ahead of 2021/22.
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Jamie George backs Saracens’ Lions to be up to speed
Sarries and England hooker Jamie George insists his club-mates will be up to speed physically for the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa.
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Fans back at Aviva Stadium for Ireland’s summer Tests
Ireland have been given a boost with the news that supporters will be allowed to slowly return to the Aviva Stadium for their July matches.
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Jack Cooke inks London Irish contract extension
London Irish back-row Jack Cooke has signed a new contract with the Premiership side, further extending his time at the Madejski Stadium.
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Lions bolstered by new arrivals ahead of Japan game
Players from Saracens, Bristol, Sale and Racing joined up with the Lions squad after their respective domestic seasons ended at the weekend.
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Who’s hot and who’s not!
Check who’s hot or not following the week’s on and off-field action.
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Tom Youngs handed two-week ban for disrespecting referee
Tom Youngs has been handed a ban and must complete a refereeing course after swearing at Ian Tempest during the clash with Bristol.
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Brodie Retallick and David Havili back in All Blacks squad
Brodie Retallick and David Havili have earned All Blacks recalls, while there’s four new caps in New Zealand’s squad to face Tonga and Fiji.
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Leicester Tigers sign experienced backline duo
Leicester Tigers have bolstered their squad ahead of the 2021/22 Premiership season as Bryce Hegarty and Juan Pablo Socino sign.
