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British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa 2009

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The "Invincibles" of '74 - Part One

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British & Irish Lions flanker Joe Worsley will win his first Test cap for the tourists in Johannesburg on Saturday © Getty Images

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South Africa v British & Irish Lions, Johannesburg, July 4

Vickery relishing final Lions Test

British & Irish Lions prop Phil Vickery is relishing the prospect of a final flourish in a Lions jersey

Prop excited | Smit fearful after Botha ban | De Villiers admits regrets | SARU issue Burger report | SA v Lions - Preview

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Burger breaks silence over ban

Schalk Burger has broken his silence over his eight-week ban for gouging British & Irish Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald

Burger apologises to fans and team-mates

British & Irish Lions

Lions call on Worsley and Williams

British & Irish Lions coach Ian McGeechan has made a host of changes to his side to face South Africa in the third Test

Vickery to get second shot at the 'Beast'

Features

Botha slams 'unprofessional' O'Gara

"It will always come down to the last 15 seconds of play by O'Gara. I think he made such a tactical error." Graham Jenkins meets Naas Botha

Just not good enough

"When are the IRB going to insist that their Judicial Officers uphold their recommendations for sentencing?" John Taylor writes

Respect your elders

In our latest Scrum Seven, we take a look back at some of the players who have left it late to make an impact in Test rugby

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Lions: South Africa 28-25 Lions

Lions: Emerging Boks 13-13 Lions

Lions: South Africa 26-21 Lions

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Lock will miss third Test

Thumb injury ends fullback's tour

Lions should call on Hook and Williams

Burger replaces Brussow in only change

Lions: Rowntree demands pack stand as one | SA 26-21 Lions

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Ali Williams

New Zealand

"Williams is regarded as one of the best locks in world rugby and underlined his reputation with a stand-out year for the All Blacks in 2008 during which he passed 50-cap milestone."

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Lions Tour 2009

The British and Irish Lions are a unique touring side featuring the best players from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

Formerly known as the British Isles and the British Lions, the team comes together every four years to tour either Australia, New Zealand or South Africa on rotation.

Selection for the Lions is widely considered the highest accolade for players from the home nations and the captaincy a huge honour. The 2009 Lions Tour will be coached by Ian McGeechan and led by Ireland's Paul O'Connell.

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