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      Polota-Nau likely out of Lions series

      Saturday, 18 May 2013

      Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has accepted that incumbent hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau will not play a part in the British and Irish Lion series but is hoping flanker George Smith will still be available after both were injured on Saturday.

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      Daly earns Barbarians call-up

      Wednesday, 15 May 2013

      Uncapped Wasps back Elliot Daly has been called into a star-studded Barbarians squad to face England and the British and Irish Lions.

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      O'Driscoll injury not serious says Gatland

      Monday, 13 May 2013

      Warren Gatland has revealed players not involved in upcoming domestic and European cup finals could have an advantage when it comes to earning the nod for the opening Lions Test, and stated that Brian O'Driscoll's back injury is not serious.

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      Uncapped Jones named in Baa-Baas squad

      Tuesday, 07 May 2013

      Uncapped Wasps flanker Sam Jones is among the latest additions to a strong Barbarians squad for their games against England and the British and Irish Lions.

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      Feature: The European Lions concept

      Tuesday, 07 May 2013

      Is it time to scrap the British and Irish Lions and replace it with a European Lions? Or is tradition paramount?

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      Gray feeling good for Lions tour

      Thursday, 02 May 2013

      Richie Gray is ready to throw everything into next month's British and Irish Lions tour after recovering from an RBS 6 Nations-ending injury.

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      Aussies hoping for Smith clearance

      Wednesday, 01 May 2013

      The Australian Rugby Union is set to bend the rules and allow veteran flanker George Smith to play for the Wallabies in next month's three-Test series against the British and Irish Lions, coach Robbie Deans has confirmed.

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      Deans: Lions are no 'slabs of red meat'

      Wednesday, 01 May 2013

      Australia coach Robbie Deans anticipates a gladiatorial contest against the British and Irish Lions in the summer - but he dismissed suggestions the tourists are just "slabs of red meat".

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      Nine Irish in Lions squad, but Best misses out

      Tuesday, 30 Apr 2013

      Nine Ireland players have been selected in the British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia with Rory Best the most high-profile Irish name to miss out.

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      Wilkinson turned down place on Lions tour

      Tuesday, 30 Apr 2013

      Jonny Wilkinson ruled himself out of the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia but could yet feature as an injury replacement, coach Warren Gatland said on Tuesday.

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      Jenkins named as Lions' assistant coach

      Wednesday, 24 Apr 2013

      Former Wales flyhalf Neil Jenkins has been appointed assistant coach for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in June and July, a team announcement revealed.

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      Warburton odds-on for Lions captaincy

      Friday, 19 Apr 2013

      Ladbrokes has suspended betting on who will captain the British and Irish Lions in Australia this summer.

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      McGeechan slams Lions schedule

      Friday, 19 Apr 2013

      Ian McGeechan has claimed his successor as British and Irish Lions coach, Warren Gatland, has been hamstrung by a "short-sighted and unfair" domestic schedule.

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      Lions must be picked on form says McGeechan

      Wednesday, 20 Mar 2013

      Former British & Irish Lions head coach Ian McGeechan has warned his successor not to repeat mistakes of the past and select players just on their reputation.

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      Sexton now a doubt for Lions

      Friday, 15 Mar 2013

      Jonathan Sexton has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a foot injury - casting doubt over his participation in the Lions tour.

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      Pocock could miss Test series against Lions

      Saturday, 09 Mar 2013

      Australia flanker David Pocock could miss the upcoming Test series against the British & Irish Lions after suffering a knee injury while playing for the Brumbies.

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      Faletau plays down Lions chances

      Thursday, 07 Mar 2013

      Toby Faletau may be the favourite to wear the British & Irish Lions number eight shirt in Australia this summer, but the Wales back-rower has delivered a surprisingly withering verdict on his current form.

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      Deans wary of well-prepared Lions

      Thursday, 07 Mar 2013

      Australia coach Robbie Deans expects the British and Irish Lions to have a "huge advantage" heading into the first Test in Brisbane on 22 June because the Wallabies will not have adequate time to prepare.

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      Barbarians begin to build squad to face Lions

      Wednesday, 06 Mar 2013

      The Barbarians have announced their first five world-class recruits to face the British and Irish Lions in Hong Kong on 1 June.

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      Three Lions matches sell out in minutes

      Monday, 18 Feb 2013

      All three Test matches between Australia and the British and Irish Lions later this year have been confirmed as sell-outs.

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