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Jonny Hill scored two tries as the Chiefs dismantled Lyon at Sandy Park

Lions watch: Hill, Earls, Curry and Harris

We look at the players who are hitting form at the right time ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in the summer.

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Leonard: Lions tour will be unlike any other

British and Irish Lions chairman Jason Leonard accepts the summer tour to South Africa will be unlike any before it because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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The stands were a sea of red and green during the 2009 Lions tour of South Africa
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SA Rugby chief makes case for return of fans

SA rugby chief Mark Alexander says proposals being presented to the country's government make "a strong case for a safe and sustainable return of supporters".

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Lions watch: George Ford, Robbie Henshaw and Duhan van der Merwe impressed in games over the weekend
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Lions watch: Henshaw, Van der Merwe, Conan, Ford impress

We look at who impressed from the weekend's club and Test scene, viewing players through the spectre of potential British and Irish Lions tour selection.

Jean de Villiers beats Jamie Roberts in the air during the first Test of the 2009 Lions series
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De Villiers: Boks' inactivity gives Lions the edge

Jean de Villiers says the British and Irish Lions hold a big advantage heading into this summer's series due to the Springboks' inactivity.

Who would you pick in a British and Irish Lions XV after the weekend's Six Nations? Have your say with our team selector below...
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Lions team selector: Who impressed in Six Nations round 5?

After Six Nations Round 5, pick your British and Irish Lions XV from the players performing for the four home nations.

The British and Irish Lions plan to tour South Africa as scheduled this summer
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Lions series to take place in South Africa as scheduled

The British and Irish Lions and hosts South Africa have agreed that they will proceed with planning for this summer's tour to go ahead as originally scheduled.

England finished fifth in this year's Six Nations after losing to Scotland, Wales and Ireland
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Greenwood: English players 'on a wing and a prayer' for Lions

Will Greenwood says some English players are "on a wing and a prayer" for Lions selection, and believes Eddie Jones will have to make changes if he's to stay on.

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Who would you pick in a British and Irish Lions XV after the weekend's Six Nations? Have your say with our team selector below...
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Lions team selector: Who impressed in Six Nations round 5?

After Six Nations Round 5, pick your British and Irish Lions XV from the players performing for the four home nations.

Jamie Roberts, a Lions tourist in 2009 and 2013, picks his XV to face the Springboks
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Lions XV: Jamie Roberts' team to face South Africa

Two-time British & Irish Lions tourist Jamie Roberts assesses the potential squad members and names his XV to face the Springboks.

Stephen Ferris assess the Lions squad contenders and picks his XV to face South Africa
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Lions XV: Stephen Ferris' team to face South Africa

Former Ireland international and Lions tourist Stephen Ferris is the latest to pick his team to face South Africa.

Who would you pick in a British and Irish Lions XV after the weekend's Six Nations? Have your say with our team selector below...
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Lions team selector: Who impressed in 6N R3?

After Six Nations Round 3, pick your British and Irish Lions XV from the players performing for the four home nations.

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Greenwood: Farrell knows he's crossed a line

Will Greenwood says Owen Farrell "knows he's crossed a line" after getting a five-match ban for his tackle on Wasps' Charlie Atkinson.

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On this week's episode of the podcast, Will Greenwood and Rupert Cox are joined by Wasps head coach Lee Blackett.

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