Confusion surroundeds the international future of South Africa prop Tendai Mtawarira after it emerged he may not be eligible to play for the Springboks... more
Tendai the 'Beast' Mtawarira is, by common consent, the front row forward the Lions will have to tame if they are to win tomorrow's Second Test against the Springboks. Fat chance... more
It took me some time to settle down after being told I would be making my first appearance in a Lions Test after 12 years of wondering if it was ever going to happen... more
Lions second test preview: Jamie Roberts carries the hopes of four rugby nations on his broad shoulders against South Africa in Pretoria knowing that history doesn't treat Lions failure kindly... more
Adam Jones, the wild-haired Harley Davidson-riding prop, will be charged with saving the Lions tour today, when the selectors hand him the vital No3 jersey for the Second Test... more
Rugby union: The mood in the Lions dressing room was a bit sombre, even though we defeated the Southern Kings to make it six wins in a row on tour... more
Rugby union: The Lions have received a major boost with the news that South Africa’s Schalk Burger has been ruled out of the First Test with a calf injury... more
Rugby union: The match with Western Province tomorrow is my final trial to win a First Test place against South Africa and I realise there is a danger I might try too hard because the prize on offer is so great... more
Rugby union: Phil Vickery has been handed the Lions captaincy against Western Province and admitted it could be his last chance to win a Test place on this tour... more
Lions tour: Shane Williams has admitted that the pressure and expectation of carrying the mantle of world player of the year is affecting his form... more
Rugby union: Lions captain Paul O'Connell and some of his key men know if they impress against the Sharks in Durban tonight, they can almost certainly book their place in the XV for the First Test at the same ground... more
Rugby union: England star may not have been an initial Lions pick but he looks on course to play in the Tests after outshining his rivals in the squad... more
Rugby union: Alun-Wyn Jones has forced himself into the Lions second row alongside skipper Paul O’Connell for the clash with the Sharks in Durban... more
Rugby union: South Africa coach Peter de Villiers will watch the Super 14 clash between the Sharks and the Bulls, praying his plans for the Lions tour this summer do not suffer another injury blow... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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