British & Irish Lions Tour 2009

Brüssow and Steyn worries Lions

June 18, 2009
Posted by Morné

The inclusion of two Springboks has the Lions a bit worried.
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Crying Lion

June 17, 2009
Posted by Morné

The Pommie press has started their usual cry-baby routine ahead of the first test following the Kings match yesterday.
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An exam of a different kind

June 17, 2009
Posted by Morné

Heinrich Brüssow might have written an economics exam last weekend, but he will be tested in a completely different matter this Saturday.
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B&I Lions edge Kings

June 16, 2009
Posted by Admin

The British and Irish Lions maintained their unbeaten run on their South African safari when they beat a willing Southern Kings selection 20-8 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, on Tuesday.
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Kings 8, B&I Lions 20

June 16, 2009
Posted by Morné

The last provincial challenge for the Lions lies in the form of the Southern Kings.
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Bok team announced

June 16, 2009
Posted by Morné

Peter de Villiers has named his Bok team for the first test against the B&I Lions this weekend.
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Brüssow called up to Bok squad

June 15, 2009
Posted by Morné

Keo.co.za reported that Brüssow has been called up as a precautionary measure for Schalk Burger.
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De Villiers has it spot on

June 15, 2009
Posted by Morné

The vast difference between the two teams before the first test is in their build up, and the Bok coach might just have this one spot on.
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Boks set to gamble

June 15, 2009
Posted by Morné

We are one week away from the much anticipated Lions test series and it seems the Boks will take a few gambles when they announce their team.
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Lions are cheating

June 15, 2009
Posted by Morné

Peter de Villiers will highlight a few areas of concern with referee Bryce Lawrence ahead of the first test in Durban.
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Bungling Bok Bosses

June 14, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

Uncertainties surrounding the fitness of Schalk Burger is only the tip of the amazing amount of bungling and lack of logic surrounding the Springbok team to be selected for the first test against the visiting Lions. Injured players not tested in action
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Schalk injury concerns

June 12, 2009
Posted by Morné

The Boks might be minus Schalk Burger for the crucial first test next weekend.
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Penny wise, Pound foolish

June 12, 2009
Posted by Morné

Looking for a reason why crowd attendances has been so poor for the B&I Lions matches? Look no further than ticket prices.
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Turner to face Lions

June 11, 2009
Posted by Morné

Western Province discard Matt Turner will get a once in a lifetime opportunity to face the B&I Lions.
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DiV learns from past mistakes

June 11, 2009
Posted by Morné

Coach Peter de Villiers invited the class of ’97 to join the Boks in an effort to learn from past mistakes.
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Watson to lead WP

June 10, 2009
Posted by Morné

Luke Watson will lead WP’s assault against the B&I Lions this Saturday.
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Pakslae for #6?

June 10, 2009
Posted by Morné

Bok coach Peter de Villiers is considering playing Bok utility forward, Pakslae Rossouw as a starting openside flank.
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Ferris ruled out of tour

June 10, 2009
Posted by Morné

The Lions has suffered their first real casualty on tour with Ferris being ruled out.
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This is a rugby war

June 9, 2009
Posted by Morné

The mystery that the Lions bring to rugby is one of the reasons it is so difficult to beat them.
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De Waal, Demas called up for EB’s

June 9, 2009
Posted by Morné

In what can only be described as a strange move Willem de Waal and Danwel Demas has been called up into the Emerging Bok side following the injuries to Ludik and Francis.
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Superman or show-pony?

June 8, 2009
Posted by Morné

Is he Superman or just a show-pony?
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Lions retain captain for Sharks

June 8, 2009
Posted by Morné

Paul O’Connell will lead the Lions this Wednesday against the Sharks.
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Kings names squad

June 8, 2009
Posted by Morné

The Southern Kings named their squad that will front up to the Lions next week.
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Sharks a tough test

June 8, 2009
Posted by Morné

Whilst they were pushed to the wire by the Cheetahs many believe the Lions’ real test will come this week against the Sharks
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Hook saves Lions

June 6, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

The British and Irish Lions retained their unbeaten run with a nailbiting 26-24 win over the Cheetahs in match three of their 10-game South African safari, but it was a lot closer than coach Ian McGeechan would have liked.
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Cheetahs 24, B&I Lions 26

June 6, 2009
Posted by Morné

The B&I Lions travel to Bloemfontein for their third match of the tour and will try to make it 3 from 3.
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Ludik, Francis out

June 5, 2009
Posted by Morné

The Emerging Boks lost two player to injury ahead of their match against the B&I Lions.
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Kings look for experience

June 4, 2009
Posted by Morné

The Southern Kings won’t make the same mistakes as the Circus (not-so-Golden) Lions when they face he B&I Lions.
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