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Heads held high
Miles Harrison says the Lions want to show their style of rugby can lead to victory and not just gallant defeats.
Lions to live on
Despite losing the series, Stuart Barnes believes that the Lions have enhanced their reputation.
Giants in defeat
Will Greenwood said that the Lions did themselves proud despite their narrow loss in Pretoria.
Fronting up
After falling short in Durban, Miles Harrison believes the Lions can shock the Boks and square the series.
Spirits undampened
Phil Edwards pays tribute to the hardy fans who braved the stormy conditions in Cape Town.
Hanging on a thread
Stuart Barnes says that the Springboks may be 1-0 up in the series but the Lions are not buried yet.
A mountain to climb
The Lions have it all to do in Pretoria after their Durban defeat, says Phil Edwards, but there are some positives.
Fade to red
Will Greenwood praised the Lions character as they fought back to almost upset the Springboks.
First blood
Miles Harrison says that a win in Durban is vital for the Lions chances to win the series in South Africa.
Contenders emerging
With the warm-up games almost over Stuart Barnes looks at how the Lions will approach the first Test.
Rugby Union Experts and Columnists:
Miles Harrison
Heads held high
Miles Harrison says the Lions want to show their style of rugby can lead to victory and not just gallant defeats.
Stuart Barnes
Lions to live on
Despite losing the series, Stuart Barnes believes that the Lions have enhanced their reputation.
Will Greenwood
Giants in defeat
Will Greenwood said that the Lions did themselves proud despite their narrow loss in Pretoria.
Miles Harrison
Fronting up
After falling short in Durban, Miles Harrison believes the Lions can shock the Boks and square the series.
Stuart Barnes
Hanging on a thread
Stuart Barnes says that the Springboks may be 1-0 up in the series but the Lions are not buried yet.
Will Greenwood
Fade to red
Will Greenwood praised the Lions character as they fought back to almost upset the Springboks.
Miles Harrison
First blood
Miles Harrison says that a win in Durban is vital for the Lions chances to win the series in South Africa.
Stuart Barnes
Contenders emerging
With the warm-up games almost over Stuart Barnes looks at how the Lions will approach the first Test.
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Phil Edwards
Spirits undampened
Phil Edwards pays tribute to the hardy fans who braved the stormy conditions in Cape Town.
Phil Edwards
A mountain to climb
The Lions have it all to do in Pretoria after their Durban defeat, says Phil Edwards, but there are some positives.
Phil Edwards
Fancy dress rehearsal
Phil Edwards picks the Lions players who he thinks will take on the Springboks in the first Test.
Phil Edwards
Calm before the storm
After another tour victory the Lions are developing a winning mentality, says Phil Edwards.
Most Popular Posts:
- 1. Will Greenwood - Giants in defeat (163)
- 2. Will Greenwood - Fade to red (102)
- 3. Stuart Barnes - Lions to live on (68)
- 4. Stuart Barnes - Hanging on a thread (59)
- 5. Will Greenwood - Lessons to be learnt (57)
- 6. Miles Harrison - No fear for Miles (53)
- 7. Will Greenwood - Catch them napping (51)
- 8. Phil Edwards - A mountain to climb (38)
- 9. Miles Harrison - Munster crunch (34)
- 10. Dewi Morris - Rugby lobotomy (33)
Recent Comments:
Johannes M on A mountain to climb
"The Bok backline had only one game plan, i.e. kick & chase, and the lack of match fitness and possible injury showed in the performance(s) of Frans Steyn, Adi Jacobs, Ruan Pienaar and ... " View all comments
William Black on Golden opportunity
"Having watched Super 14 all season, the way all players seem comfortable with the ball, the offloads in tackles, the kicking game being aimed at allowing chasing players to get at the ... " View all comments
Johnny Dyson on Leading light
"O'Driscoll was a picture of composure on the ball tonight. Jamie Roberts looks like the perfect partner for O'Driscoll in the midfield. He makes yardage every time he takes the ball up ... " View all comments
James Cox on Up and limping
"Lions weren't impressive but I don't hink one can read much in that.The Bulls were beaten 36-12 by the Highlanders 8 weeks ago and the Highlanders can't really be compared to the Chiefs... " View all comments
Rory Dempsey on Error of judgement
"Despite all of O'Driscoll's achievements as captain of Leinster and Ireland, I feel he plays better rugby when he's not weighed down with the responsibility of overall leadership. ... " View all comments
Don Carroll on Raising the bar
"The Munster-Leinster game should be a cracker, Leinster will put up a stronger show than the recent Magners League game, O'Driscoll will be playing this time and the Leinster Lions will... " View all comments
Jonathan Ray on No quarters given
"Lets be honest, ANY claims that White shouldn't have been sent off are absolute rubbish. You punch a man in the face, you get sent off, simple as that. In fact, imagine if it hadnt ... " View all comments
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