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British and Irish Lions: 'We didn't expect Liam to start'

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Liam Williams' parents and partner did not expect him to be picked to start for the Lions against New Zealand on Saturday.

Peter O’Mahony’s rise to Lions captaincy offers perfect tribute to mentor Foley | Gerard Meagher

9 years ago by The Guardian

The ‘Munster mongrel’ at the heart of Warren Gatland’s plans brings an understated brand of Lions leadership to the Test series against the All BlacksAt first glance, Peter O’Mahony’s rise to...

Which animals have the 2017 Lions resembled so far on tour?

9 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Will the Lions be ready for New Zealand?

Rugby: Why the Lions can't get into Beauden Barrett's head

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

The Lions felt they lucked out the last time they were here. They encountered what they thought - what everyone thought - was a once-in-a-generation player in Daniel Carter who just happened to come of...

Tracking the Lions: Will Greenwood meets Haskell, Seymour & Tipuric

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

In Episode three of Land Rover's 'Tracking the Lions' series, James Haskell, Justin Tipuric and Tommy Seymour are enjoying some down time away from training and time on the rugby field, to get to know...

Brian O'Driscoll Chosen to Present Lions Jerseys For First Test

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2005 British & Irish Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll, was the chosen Lions' legend to present the match-day jerseys to players ahead of the first Test against the All Blacks. O'Driscoll looked...

British and Irish Lions 2017: My son leading the Lions is 'mind boggling'

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Peter O'Mahony's proud father John says it "beggars belief" that his son will captain the Lions in Saturday's first Test against New Zealand.

Sports quiz of the week: All Blacks v Lions, family photos and farming

9 years ago by The Guardian

Who won in New Zealand? Who struck an unlikely pose? And who was fuming?Peter O'Mahony will captain the Lions against the All Blacks on Saturday. Which of his countrymen led the team out for the first...

How the Lions can beat the All Blacks in the First Test

9 years ago by Rugby World

They are big underdogs, but to stand a chance there are certain facets of the game the Lions need to perfect, if they are to beat the world's best teamBound together: Peter O'Mahony fires up the troops...

No Lions sleep tonight: buzz builds ahead of first All Blacks test in Auckland

9 years ago by The Guardian

Some 25,000 British and Irish fans have descended on the city for the first test match against the rugby world champions For the last two nights newsreaders and radio announcers in New Zealand have been...