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South Africa: Duane Vermeulen joins up with squad after rapid recovery from ankle injury
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Sunday, 01 August 2021 08:26
Duane Vermeulen has joined up with the South Africa squad after a quicker-than-expected recovery from injury as they prepare for the deciding Test against the British and Irish Lions.Vermeulen had ankle surgery in June and was expected to miss the entire series."It will be great to have him with us," said Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber.His recovery is similar to that…
British and Irish Lions: Stuart Hogg denies allegations of biting
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Sunday, 01 August 2021 03:28
British and Irish Lions full-back Stuart Hogg has denied allegedly biting Willie le Roux during the side's defeat by South Africa in the second Test.Hogg responded after accusations "surfaced online" following the 27-9 defeat in Cape Town by the Springboks which levelled the series at 1-1."I would like to categorically deny any foul play," said Scotland captain Hogg."I would never…
Matt Dawson column: British and Irish Lions crying out for creative player
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Sunday, 01 August 2021 01:56
This British and Irish Lions series is crying out for a touring player to create a moment that turns the tide.In that game, I was expecting the Lions to keep the ball in hand more and create more opportunities for South Africa to have to defend.They stopped competing at the line-out, they were not competing at the rucks. I was…
British and Irish Lions: Head coach Warren Gatland says third Test like a 'cup final'
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Saturday, 31 July 2021 13:35
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says the deciding third and final Test against South Africa next Saturday will be a "cup final"."It's 1-1 in the series and South Africa put a huge amount of emotion into the game," said Gatland."We have the chance next week to hopefully win the series."The Lions, who won the first Test 22-17…
South Africa 27-9 British and Irish Lions: Springboks level series in fiery encounter
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Saturday, 31 July 2021 11:48
The British and Irish Lions' series with South Africa will go to a decider after the Springboks won a fiery second Test 27-9 at Cape Town Stadium.The Lions led after a cagey first half as Dan Biggar's three penalties trumped Handre Pollard's two, while a player from each side went to the sin-bin.But a stylish Makazole Mapimpi try gave the…
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