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British and Irish Lions 2021: Tour game off over Covid cases in Bulls camp
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Tuesday, 06 July 2021 10:00
The British and Irish Lions' match against South African provincial team Vodacom Bulls on Saturday has been postponed because of Covid-19 cases in the hosts' camp.It is the first tour game to be affected in a country that is experiencing a surge in infections.Tour organisers hope to reschedule the game or find different opponents for the Lions.Doubts also exist over…
British and Irish Lions: Tom Curry relishes back-row blend
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Tuesday, 06 July 2021 08:43
Tom Curry says he will relish the chance to play with fellow Englishman Sam Simmonds and Wales' Josh Navidi in the British and Irish Lions back row.All three will make first starts of the South Africa tour against the Cell C Sharks in Johannesburg on Wednesday."Playing with those two is going to be really exciting," said Curry."With Sam, especially in…
British and Irish Lions 2021: Tourists can 'adapt' to Covid disruption in South Africa, says Steve Tandy
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Tuesday, 06 July 2021 06:49
The British and Irish Lions are ready to "adapt" if Covid-19 cases in South Africa disrupt their tour, says defence coach Steve Tandy.There are also reports that Saturday's game against Vodacom Bulls is in doubt.external-link"You can have the best laid plans but things move really quickly and things can change," said Tandy before Wednesday's game against Cell C Sharks. "So…
Leigh Halfpenny: Wales full-back to have surgery on knee injury
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Tuesday, 06 July 2021 04:58
Wales have confirmed Leigh Halfpenny will require surgery after the full-back was ruled out of the summer series with a knee injury.The 32-year-old went down inside the first minute of his 96th Wales cap, having also played in four British and Irish Lions Tests. No time scale has been given on a return.Halfpenny, of Scarlets, will go under the knife…
Huw Jones: Harlequins sign Scotland centre from Glasgow Warriors
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Tuesday, 06 July 2021 03:34
Scotland centre Huw Jones has joined Premiership champions Harlequins. The 27-year-old ends a four-year stay at Glasgow Warriors and has won 31 caps for his country, the most recent coming in the Six Nations earlier this year. Scottish-born and English-raised Jones began his career in South Africa, playing for the Western Province and Stormers before moving to Glasgow.Primarily a centre,…
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