Warren Gatland has had the luxury of being able to name the same 23 players who took part in the nail-biting 24-21 win over New Zealand in Wellington. It is the…
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Lions 2017: Does Warren Gatland stick or twist for the Series decider?
We’re five weeks into the Lions tour and Warren Gatland has endured enough vitriol to make lesser men weep but when it has come to selection, he has resolved to make…
Five reasons the pressure is on the All Blacks ahead of the Third Test
Momentum shift Bottling momentum in sport is a precious commodity. Before and after the First Test, it was the All Blacks who gave off an insouciant, laid-back air. If there…
Lions 2017: New Zealand 21-24 British & Irish Lions
The Rugby World verdict on the second Test between the Lions and New Zealand in Wellington
Lions 2017: Warren Gatland gambles for must-win Second Test
The thwack was perceptible through the cold Wellington air. In amongst a throng of All Blacks on the Westpac turf, Beauden Barrett was drilling the ball 40m across field into…
Sam Warburton ready to boss the breakdown for the Lions
Lions captain Sam Warburton is ready to step up for the second Test against the All Blacks
Steve Hansen offers an olive branch to under-fire Warren Gatland
All tour, like two ageing prize fighters, Steve Hansen and Warren Gatland have kept each other at arm’s length, offering the odd verbal jab that, that has been seized upon…
Lions name team for second Test against All Blacks
Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell to form 10-12 partnership for Lions in second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington
The All Blacks make two changes for the Second Test
The All Blacks management have been forced into making two changes in the 23-man squad to face the Lions at the Westpac in Wellington on Saturday evening. Ben Smith, who…
Lions 2017: Hurricanes 31-31 British & Irish Lions
The Lions midweekers gave Warren Gatland both questions and answers after a few days in which the head coach has had to wear a tin hat to protect himself from…