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• Gatland reveals why he couldn't pick Josh Navidi and Jonathan Davies

  06-05-2021 17:19 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Navidi and Davies were two who had good chances of earning Lions selection but both missed out
  
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• Wales and Lions legend John Dawes laid to rest as stars attend funeral

  06-05-2021 16:37 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Mourners lined the streets in honour of Dawes, one of the greats of Welsh and Lions rugby
  
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• 'It's incredibly special': Warren Gatland on Lions' tour of South Africa – video

  06-05-2021 16:33 via theguardian.com
  
  British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has named a 37-man squad for the 2021 tour to South Africa.Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones is in as captain, but Kyle Sinckler, Jonathan Davies, Garry Ringrose and Josh Navidi are all notable absentees from the expanded squad. Gatland said he wanted to get the balance of the team right, aiming for a squad ‘that’s going to be incredibly competitive and also play some good rugby and look to improve as the tour goes on’.Talking about the
  
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• Jones honoured by Lions captaincy

  06-05-2021 16:20 via wru.wales
  
  Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones will lead the British & Irish Lions squad to South Africa in South Africa this summer after he was confirmed as Warren Gatland’s tour captain. Jones, 35, is world rugby’s most capped player with 157 Tests to his name and is one of 10 Welshmen who will take on the […]
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• Gatland ready to battle the Boks for more Lions glory

  06-05-2021 16:20 via wru.wales
  
  Warren Gatland believes he has picked a British & Irish Lions squad that can go to South Africa and beat the world champion Springboks this summer. The former Wales head coach will complete a clean-sweep of southern hemisphere tours as the head coach of the Lions when he follows on from his success in winning […]
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• Lions squad verdict as Tipuric and Watson rumours prove unfounded

  06-05-2021 16:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Warren Gatland has named a line-up that few would have predicted, with some huge omissions and the odd surprise for the tour to South Africa
  
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• Jones honoured by Lions captaincy as 10 Welshmen selected

  06-05-2021 16:06 via wru.wales
  
  Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones will lead the British & Irish Lions squad to South Africa in South Africa this summer after he was confirmed as Warren Gatland’s tour captain. Jones, 35, is world rugby’s most capped player with 157 Tests to his name and is one of 10 Welshmen who will take on the […]
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• Pick the best Lions XV that can be picked from the 2021 squad

  06-05-2021 15:52 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  What does Warren Gatland's best Lions XV look like from the 37-man squad that has been announced
  
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• Dan Biggar's team-mates go wild as he's told he's in Lions squad

  06-05-2021 15:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Biggar was told the good Lions news after Northampton Saints training
  
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• How much the Lions players get paid for being picked

  06-05-2021 14:46 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  With gate income for the matches in South Africa way down, there will be a knock-on financial impact on the players, but they are still all set to get tens of thousands.
  
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• British & Irish Lions tour captains from Wales

  06-05-2021 14:20 via wru.wales
  
  BRITISH & IRISH LIONS TOUR CAPTAINS FROM WALES 1908       Arthur Harding 1971       John Dawes 1977       Phil Bennett 2013       Sam Warburton 2017       Sam Warburton 2021       Alun Wyn Jones Welsh Captains in Lions Tests – P 29 W 10 D 4 L 15   1904 2nd Test v Australia in Sydney: Austr
  
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• Lions squad in full as Warren Gatland picks 10 Wales players and omits big names

  06-05-2021 14:19 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  British and Irish Lions boss Gatland has revealed his hand for the tour to South Africa and there are some surprise omissions, and inclusions
  
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• Wales and the Lions in the professional era

  06-05-2021 13:46 via wru.wales
  
  There have been six tours by the British & Irish Lions since the game went ‘open’ in 1995 and Welsh players have played major roles in all of them. In the last two series, the 2-1 win in Australia in 2013 and the drawn series in New Zealand in 2017, Wales provided the captain in […]
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• Jones joins exclusive group of Lions legends

  06-05-2021 13:46 via wru.wales
  
  Alun Wyn Jones joined the pantheon of British & Irish Lions greats in New Zealand four years ago when he secured a win in each of the three southern hemisphere countries with the second Test triumph over the All Blacks. Now he will join another exclusive group of players who have been on four successive […]
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• Alun Wyn Jones named Lions captain by Warren Gatland for South Africa series

  06-05-2021 13:24 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones will lead the British and Irish Lions for their 2021 series against South Africa
  
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• When does the Lions tour start? Full fixtures for 2021 South Africa trip

  06-05-2021 11:38 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The British and Irish Lions take on world champions South Africa this summer, with the squad announced this week
  
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• What time is the Lions squad announced today? TV channel and live stream

  06-05-2021 10:21 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The British and Irish Lions tour is on the horizon but first the squad has to be revealed. Here are all the details for the big announcement on Thursday
  
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• Lions rugby squad announcement: Live updates

  06-05-2021 09:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The 2021 British and Irish Lions squad is being announced today as the best rugby players in Wales, England, Ireland and Scotland are named by Warren Gatland to take on the Springboks
  
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• Lions rugby squad announcement Live

  06-05-2021 09:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The 2021 British and Irish Lions squad is being announced as the best rugby players in Wales, England, Ireland and Scotland are named by Warren Gatland to take on the Springboks
  
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• Rugby morning headlines as England colossus Vunipola to miss out on Lions

  06-05-2021 08:42 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  These are your rugby headlines as Warren Gatland prepares to name his Lions squad today
  
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• Gatland to name bolter Simmonds in Lions squad and Alun Wyn captain - reports

  05-05-2021 21:45 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Reports have emerged Gatland will pick two 'bolters' after the final selection meeting was held on Wednesday
  
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• Joe Marler snubbed by Gatland after admitting he was a 's**t' on 2017 Lions tour

  05-05-2021 20:57 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The England player has not received a letter from Warren Gatland and will not be touring with the Lions in South Africa this summer
  
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• The new life of Barry Williams, the Lions bolter who walked away from Wales

  05-05-2021 20:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Hooker Williams was only 23 and had just one cap to his name when he was selected for the 1997 Lions tour of South Africa
  
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• What time is the Lions squad announced on Thursday? TV channel and live stream

  05-05-2021 19:24 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The British and Irish Lions tour is on the horizon but first the squad has to be revealed. Here are all the details for the big announcement on Thursday
  
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• Seven Wales players nailed on for Lions squad but seven more face anxious hours

  05-05-2021 19:04 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It's almost time for Warren Gatland to name his Lions squad for the tour of South Africa and here are the chances of Wales' best players
  
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• Justin Tipuric's English and Irish Lions team-mates left in awe of him

  05-05-2021 16:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Wales flanker is hoping for a third trip with the best of British and Irish rugby after featuring in Australia in 2013 and New Zealand in 2017 - and never once missing a tackle
  
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• Biggar to miss Lions squad naming and admits bad news will leave him 'gutted'

  05-05-2021 16:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Wales fly-half admits he will be disappointed if he misses out on selection for the tour of South Africa
  
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• British and Irish Lions squad: Stars await 2021 South Africa tour selection

  05-05-2021 15:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The who, what and when as the British and Irish Lions prepare to reveal their squad to tour South Africa this summer.
  
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• Homegrown ace Dixon pens new contract

  05-05-2021 14:26 via wru.wales
  
  Centre Jack Dixon has committed his long-term future to his home region after signing a new contract at Dragons. Dixon, who came through the Dragons Academy and has to date played 138 games for the Men of Gwent, has put pen to paper on new terms to remain at Rodney Parade. The 26-year-old joins the […]
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• Jack Dixon: Dragons centre signs new contract

  05-05-2021 14:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dragons centre Jack Dixon signs a new contract to stay at Rodney Parade.
  
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• Retallick can’t wait to face ‘awesome’ Jones

  05-05-2021 13:21 via wru.wales
  
  New Zealand’s World Cup-winning second row Brodie Retallick can’t wait for the challenge of facing Wales in Cardiff when the two sides lock horns in the Autumn Nations Series later this year. Wayne Pivac’s 2021 Guinness Six Nations champions will welcome the All Blacks – ranked as the world’s second best side – to Cardiff’s […]
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• Tom Shanklin names his 11 Welsh Lions as pundits pick their squads

  05-05-2021 13:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Shanklin has selected his party to tour South Africa, as have Andy Goode, Stephen Ferris and Jim Hamilton
  
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• Women's Six Nations: Poppy Cleall says England "can't carry on playing professionals v amateurs"

  05-05-2021 12:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Women's Six Nations player of the championship Poppy Cleall says England "can't carry on playing professionals v amateurs" in the tournament.
  
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• North will come back stronger, says James

  05-05-2021 12:53 via wru.wales
  
  Wales and Ospreys back George North has been backed to return “stronger than ever” after he underwent successful knee surgery this week. North was in fine form as he helped Wayne Pivac’s Wales win the 2021 Guinness Six Nations title and a Triple Crown to boot. A series of impressive performances in the outside centre […]
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• Aaron Wainwright receives late support for Lions squad place

  05-05-2021 11:58 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Aaron Wainwright was a long-time favourite of Gatland, who saw him as 'special' player in the making when the New Zealander was coaching Wales
  
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• Scintillating Holmes making big impression

  05-05-2021 10:21 via wru.wales
  Dean Ryan believes Dragons back Jonah Holmes made a big statement of intent to Wales head coach Wayne Pivac with a man-of-the-match display against Scarlets. The men from Rodney Parade return to Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup action with a clash with Cardiff Blues in the Welsh capital on Sunday. Their last game saw Holmes score […]
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• Rugby headlines as Brian O'Driscoll delivers scathing assessment of PRO14

  05-05-2021 08:35 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Irish rugby legend O'Driscoll did not hold back when airing his views about the PRO14
  
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• Sean Fitzpatrick explains exactly why Alun Wyn Jones must be named Lions captain

  04-05-2021 21:35 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  New Zealand great Fitzpatrick says Wales' captain possesses the leadership skills to bring together players from the four countries under the Lions umbrella
  
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• The Lions standby squad expected to be named on Thursday

  04-05-2021 20:09 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  As well as the main British and Irish Lions squad announcement on Thursday, Warren Gatland will identify a standby list of players who may yet be called up
  
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• British & Irish Lions: Rugby Union Weekly squad selection summit

  04-05-2021 20:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With just two days to go before Warren Gatland reveals the British and Irish Lions players to take on South Africa, Rugby Union Weekly presenters Ugo Monye and Chris Jones pick their own squads.
  
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• Ellis Genge to miss out on Lions after admitting no contact made by Gatland

  04-05-2021 19:28 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Leicester Tigers and England forward Genge says he has not received one of the letters reportedly sent out by the Lions to more than 50 players
  
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• Thomson stays a Scarlet

  04-05-2021 17:44 via wru.wales
  
  Scarlets back-row and Scotland international Blade Thomson has signed a new contract to stay at the Llanelli-based region. Thomson arrived in Llanelli from Super Rugby side Hurricanes in 2018 and the strength of his performances in west Wales have earned him 10 Scotland caps. In total Thomson has made 31 appearances for Scarlets while he […]
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• Scott Andrews: Worcester Warriors sign Cardiff Blues prop on loan

  04-05-2021 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Worcester Warriors sign ex-Wales prop Scott Andrews on loan from Cardiff Blues until the end of the season.
  
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• Blade Thomson: Scarlets back-rower extends stay at Welsh region

  04-05-2021 16:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Versatile back-rower Blade Thomson has signed a new contract with the Scarlets.
  
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• Alun Wyn Jones Lions captaincy 'leak' sparks strange reaction

  04-05-2021 15:47 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Some people seem annoyed Alun Wyn Jones is set to be named British and Irish Lions captain on Thursday. They shouldn't be
  
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