Wallabies name three debutants for Lions opener
Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the Lions with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.
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North fit for first Lions Test
British and Irish Lions winger George North has been passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia after recovering from his hamstring problem.
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O'Connor set to start against Lions
Australia coach Robbie Deans is expected to take one of the biggest gambles of his career by selecting James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.
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Best critical following first tour defeat
Lions hooker Rory Best pulled no punches as he assessed his side's performance in losing 14-12 against the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium this morning.
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Brumbies tame the Lions
The Lions lost their unbeaten tour record just four days before tackling Australia after Jake White's Brumbies deservedly triumphed 14-12 at Canberra Stadium.
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Lions life energises O'Driscoll
Brian O'Driscoll feels being on this year's British and Irish Lions tour is helping to keep him young.
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Ashley-Cooper salutes 'soldier' O'Driscoll
Adam Ashley-Cooper insists Brian O'Driscoll remains as dangerous as ever as the rivals prepare to meet for the first time in Saturday's opening Test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions.
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O'Connell: 'Savage competition' for Test places
Paul O'Connell believes there is "savage competition" for places in the British and Irish Lions squad as the countdown continues towards next Saturday's first Test against Australia.
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Williams gets surprise call-up to Lions
The Lions have drafted former Wales wing Shane Williams into their team for Tuesday's clash against the Brumbies in Canberra.
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Brumbies to test Lions' hastily assembled backline
The Lions' hopes of victory in their last tour match before facing Australia will be tested by a hastily assembled backline and an ACT Brumbies side keen to inflict a timely psychological blow in Canberra on Tuesday.
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Lions impress against tough Waratahs
Leigh Halfpenny produced a command performance as the unbeaten British and Irish Lions delivered their best display Down Under just seven days before tackling Australia.
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Wade set to link up with the Lions
Christian Wade is understood to have been called up by the British and Irish Lions and withdrawn from the England side to play Argentina in Buenos Aires today.
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Warburton hails perfect preparation
Sam Warburton believes today's 47-17 victory over a tough Waratahs team provided the perfect preparation for the Lions' first Test match against Australia.
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Former Australia coach slams 'cheating' Lions
The British and Irish Lions would sooner "cheat" the best than "play" the best rugby, and it's no surprise given their coach is a New Zealander, according to former Australia coach Bob Dwyer.
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Kearney ready to repay the Lions staff
Rob Kearney has thanked the British and Irish Lions coaching staff for sticking with him during his fightback from injury.
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Warburton given ringing endorsement
Sam Warburton has been given a ringing endorsement as he prepares to lead the British and Irish Lions against New South Wales Waratahs tomorrow.
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Zebo handed start against Waratahs
Simon Zebo will make his British and Irish Lions debut in Saturday's clash against the New South Wales Waratahs.
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Gatland cautious over O'Driscoll
Warren Gatland today put an emphasis on rest and recovery for players like Brian O'Driscoll and George North ahead of next week's first Test against Australia.
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O'Brien expects Waratahs to test Lions
Sean O'Brien anticipates his former Leinster boss Michael Cheika sending out a fired-up New South Wales Waratahs team against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.
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Twelvetrees is handed Lions call-up
Billy Twelvetrees has been called up by the British and Irish Lions from England's tour of Argentina to provide back line cover.
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