Boks coach Peter de Villiers has apologised for his apparent acceptance that Schalk Burger’s eye-gouging of Luke Fitzgerald was just part of the game.
Ireland’s David Wallace has edged out Martyn Williams for the key position of openside flanker in British and Irish Lions Test team.
British and Irish Lions coach Ian McGeechan praised his team’s patience and discipline after a 39-3 rout of the Sharks on Wednesday.
The shape of the British and Irish Lions was beginning to emerge after coach Ian McGeechan on Monday named his team to take on the Sharks.
British and Irish Lions coach Ian McGeechan said the 74-10 thrashing of the Gauteng Lions at Ellis Park on Wednesday had been more than he expected.
The British and Irish Lions will be looking for a marked improvement in their performance when they clash with the Golden Lions on Wednesday.
Ian McGeechan has packed his British and Irish Lions side with plenty of experience for the opening game of their 10 match tour in South Africa.
Captain Paul O’Connell has urged his players to restore pride in the British and Irish Lions jersey.
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