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Sigma Lions 14-56 British and Irish Lions: Josh Adams scores four tries
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Saturday, 03 July 2021 11:17
Josh Adams scored four tries as the British and Irish Lions saw off the Sigma Lions in impressive style in their tour opener in Johannesburg.Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit scored a fourth-minute debut try, with Ali Price and Hamish Watson following him over.Adams ran in four well-taken tries after the break to take the contest out of sight, with replacement Gareth…
New Zealand 102-0 Tonga: All Blacks score 16 unanswered tries against weakened Tonga
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Saturday, 03 July 2021 03:33
New Zealand scored 16 unanswered tries as they trounced Tonga 102-0 in their first Test of the year in Auckland. Crusaders wing Will Jordan crossed five times for the All Blacks while Brad Weber scored three against a Tonga side that featured 13 debutants in their match-day squad. Covid-19 travel restrictions left Tonga without their Europe-based players and it showed…
South Africa 40-9 Georgia: Springboks begin British and Irish Lions preparations with win
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Friday, 02 July 2021 12:11
South Africa began their preparations for the British and Irish Lions Test series with a comprehensive victory against Georgia in Pretoria.In their first international outing since winning the 2019 World Cup, the Springboks were initially let down by ill discipline and Georgia led.But the hosts turned things around, showing some exciting attack for a six-try win at Loftus Versfeld.South Africa…
Courtney Lawes: British and Irish Lions lock reflects on rugby journey
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Friday, 02 July 2021 05:38
Northampton lock Courtney Lawes reflects on his rugby journey with BBC Look East before the opening game of the British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa against the Lions.The 32-year-old will start in Johannesburg on Saturday, looking to earn a place in the team for the three-Test series against the Springboks later this month.He twice come on as a…
Tabai Matson: Harlequins appoint New Zealand Under-20s head coach to lead coaching team
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Friday, 02 July 2021 03:01
Premiership champions Harlequins have appointed former All Blacks centre Tabai Matson to lead their coaching team next season.The 48-year-old will join the club later this month after his contract as head coach of New Zealand Under-20s comes to an end. He will work as senior coach leading the club's team of specialist coaches.Quins won the title last weekend under general…
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