Latest Lions Tour News
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Springboks 9 Lions 28
4 Jul 2009
Keo.co.za brought you live commentary of the third Test at Ellis Park. Read more
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Dead rubber disappointment
4 Jul 2009
The intimidating Springbok stronghold of Ellis Park is unlikely to reach full capacity today. Read more
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‘Beast nothing special’
3 Jul 2009
The Lions believe Phil Vickery will have his revenge when he packs down against Beast Mtawarira for the second time. Read more
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Ref to root out thugs
3 Jul 2009
Referee Stuart Dickinson won’t tolerate any off-the-ball scuffles when the Springboks host the Lions at Ellis Park. Read more
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Botha ruling angers Smit
3 Jul 2009
John Smit hopes the recent ban to Bakkies Botha hasn’t set a precedent that will rob rugby of its essence. Read more
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Preview: Boks vs Lions (3rd Test)
3 Jul 2009
The Springboks remain favourites to affect a 3-0 whitewash despite Peter de Villiers’s preference for an unusual combination. Read more
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Highveld haven
3 Jul 2009
The Springboks have a formidable record at Ellis Park and have lost only once against the Lions at the famous ground. Read more
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Unsold tickets hit Saru hard
3 Jul 2009
Saru has lost R25.5 million because of poor crowds during the British & Irish Lions series. Read more
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Vickery backed to tame Beast
3 Jul 2009
Joe Worsley believes Phil Vickery will be ‘over the moon’ to face Beast Mtawarira once more at scrum-time. Read more
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Schalk: ‘I’m no thug’
2 Jul 2009
Schalk Burger says it was never his intention to gouge the eye area of Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald. Read more
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Proud tradition to lift Lions
2 Jul 2009
Lions No 8 Jamie Heaslip says the pride and history of the jersey will inspire the tourists to win the last Test. Read more
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Kirchner set for Bok debut
2 Jul 2009
Zane Kirchner will start at fullback in a Springbok team that sees mass change, especially in the backs. Read more
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Eight changes for desperate Lions
2 Jul 2009
Lions coach Ian McGeechan hopes the energy of his fringe players will be enough to upset the Springboks at Ellis Park. Read more
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Geech: There’s no bad blood
2 Jul 2009
Despite recent controversies and alleged unsportsmanlike conduct Ian McGeechan maintains there’s no bad blood between the Springboks and the Lions. Read more
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Full circle moment for Olivier
2 Jul 2009
Wynand Olivier concedes he deserved to lose his place in the Springbok side in 2008 but is overjoyed to have returned. Read more
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Patience and purpose key for Ralepelle
2 Jul 2009
The Springboks can take a lesson from the Proteas’ management of JP Duminy when plotting the path of Chiliboy Ralepelle. Read more
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Player 23: IRB takes action
2 Jul 2009
Should players found guilty of eye gouging receive longer suspensions? Read more
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Lions want more games
2 Jul 2009
British & Irish Lions CEO John Feehan wants the tourists to play 12 matches in Australia in 2013. Read more
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Lions sweat on Roberts
1 Jul 2009
The British & Irish Lions are limping to the finish line with news that Jamie Roberts is doubtful for the third Test. Read more
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Tourists won’t stoop to thuggish play
1 Jul 2009
British & Irish Lions scrum coach Graham Rowntree says the Schalk Burger incident has upset the side but there won’t be any directive to exact revenge. Read more