Mako Vunipola - Lions villain or a risk worth taking?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldOne of Warren Gatland's biggest decisions this week before what must rank as the most important test of his career is what to do about Mako Vunipola.The 26-year-old, a son of Tonga international Fe'ao,...
Rugby: Foul play back on the agenda after cards and niggle
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldA red card for Sonny Bill Williams and a yellow card for Mako Vunipola. The issue of foul play will be firmly back on the agenda over the next week which is likely the most intense build-up to a test here...
All Blacks 21-24 Lions: where the second Test was won and lost | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianWarren Gatland’s men embraced the weather, played what was in front of them and dominated the breakdown to turn the tables on New ZealandThe turning point was not so much the sending-off of Sonny Bill...
New Zealand V B&I Lions: Player Ratings
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks 1. Joe Moody - 5 The All Blacks props will need to look at the scrum as issues arose throughout the game 2. Codie Taylor - 6 Taylor certainly hasn't looked out of place in...
All Blacks: Mako Vunipola opens up on 'grabbing' Owen Franks' testicles
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldTop marks to Mako Vunipola for honesty. Turns out the big England and Lions prop did indeed grab Owen Franks by the testicles in the first test.Wasn't deliberate mind. Vunipola was falling in one scrum...
Mako Vunipola keen to prove Warren Gatland's criticism wrong
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionEngland international Mako Vunipola said he is keen to prove British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland's criticism on the team wrong when he takes the field for the second Test against New Zealand...
Mako Vunipola Vows To Restore Lions Pride
9 years ago by In The LooseEngland and Lions man Mako Vunipola has said that he and the Lions are going to restore their pride in the second test against the All Blacks tomorrow. He has responded to Gatland’s harsh comments...
Sam Warburton ready to boss the breakdown for the Lions
9 years ago by Rugby WorldLions captain Sam Warburton is ready to step up for the second Test against the All BlacksPrimed for action: Sam Warburton during Lions training with Mako Vunipola. Photo: Getty ImagesLions captain Sam...
All Blacks 30-15 B&I Lions - Player Ratings
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Mako Vunipola - 6 A solid performance from the loose head where did little wrong making 7 carries & 11 tackles in his 51 minute stint. 2. Jamie George - 6 George failed...
Predicted: Lions First Test Starting XV
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is set to announce his squad for the first Test against the All Blacks, tonight at 8pm BST. The Lions selectors met last night to confirm their matchday 23 for the series opener. The...
