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Lions put Wales 'to the sword' in training British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has revealed his side played against Wales in training last week and put them "to the sword" http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183115.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183115.html Tue, 21 May 2013 08:26:17 GMT Lions sweat on O'Brien injury The British & Irish Lions are facing an anxious wait as they determine the extent of the injury Sean O'Brien suffered on Friday http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183110.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183110.html Tue, 21 May 2013 07:31:43 GMT Jonny Wilkinson happy to answer injury call Jonny Wilkinson has emphasised that his fitness continues to cast a doubt over whether he would be able to answer the call to join the Lions http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183106.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183106.html Tue, 21 May 2013 08:27:47 GMT Deans expects Wilkinson to join Lions mix Australia coach Robbie Deans insists he would not be surprised if Jonny Wilkinson was handed a late call-up to the British & Irish Lions squad next month http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183083.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183083.html Mon, 20 May 2013 15:01:48 GMT Folau out to emulate dual-code star Robinson Wallabies rookie Israel Folau has spoken of his desire to follow in the footsteps of former dual-code star Jason Robinson http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183074.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183074.html Mon, 20 May 2013 11:12:24 GMT Eales turns up the heat on 'scarred' Lions Wallabies legend John Eales believes the British & Irish Lions could be making a mistake if Welsh players spearhead their challenge for a series victory over Australia http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183073.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183073.html Mon, 20 May 2013 12:19:55 GMT James O'Connor to relish Wallabies No. 10 role James O'Connor says the injury problems he suffered last year made him a better player as he has increased the thoroughness of his physical preparation http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183061.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183061.html Mon, 20 May 2013 06:33:49 GMT Israel Folau shocked by Wallabies selection Israel Folau says of his selection for Wallabies against the British & Irish Lions: "It's all a bit surreal. When I got that call (from Deans) I just froze. I'm on a high still http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183058.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183058.html Mon, 20 May 2013 09:46:54 GMT McKenzie slams Cooper's omission Ewen McKenzie defends Quade Cooper after Wallabies coach Robbie Deans all but freezes the playmaker out of the series with the British & Irish Lions http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183018.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183018.html Sun, 19 May 2013 09:40:33 GMT Deans hints at game plan with O'Connor Robbie Deans might have given the outside world a first glimpse at the game plan he is looking to implement against the British & Irish Lions http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183015.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183015.html Mon, 20 May 2013 03:55:55 GMT Quade Cooper omitted, George Smith injured Robbie Deans omits Quade Cooper, due to defensive concerns, and George Smith, due to injury, while naming three uncapped players in 25-man squad to face the British & Irish Lions http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183005.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/183005.html Sun, 19 May 2013 09:26:50 GMT Toughest Wallabies selection process - Deans Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is happy in the knowledge that he has more depth in his squad than at any time since he took the reins in 2008 http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/182949.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/182949.html Sat, 18 May 2013 15:08:50 GMT Lions doubts for Smith and Polota-Nau Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is braced for the worst after George Smith suffered a knee injury likely to see the flanker miss the series against the British & Irish Lions http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/182947.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/182947.html Sat, 18 May 2013 15:09:26 GMT Quade Cooper set to miss Wallabies squad Robbie Deans is expected to omit Quade Cooper from his initial 25-man squad, but Israel Folau, George Smith, Pat McCabe and Berrick Barnes set to be included http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/182851.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/182851.html Fri, 17 May 2013 06:58:25 GMT Nothing great about stylish defeat - Horwill Victory: forget style, the substance and currency of winning is all that matters in Test rugby, Wallabies captain James Horwill says ahead of the British & Irish Lions series http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/182846.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/182846.html Fri, 17 May 2013 04:05:31 GMT Take on our latest Fantasy Rugby challenge! Be prepared to get a bit more excited about the forthcoming British & Irish Lions' tour of Hong Kong and Australia - you can now play our latest Fantasy Rugby challenge http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182832.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182832.html Thu, 16 May 2013 14:28:51 GMT Warburton not taking Test place for granted British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has welcomed the battle he faces to earn a place in the side that will tackle Australia next month http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182815.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182815.html Thu, 16 May 2013 06:51:10 GMT Halfpenny out to make amends for 2009 Wales star Leigh Halfpenny is keen to make up for lost time after playing just once on the 2009 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182775.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182775.html Wed, 15 May 2013 08:16:24 GMT Blades to coach Combined Country against Lions Ex-Australia prop Cam Blades will coach the Combined Country side against the British & Irish Lions on June 11 http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182732.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182732.html Tue, 14 May 2013 08:19:32 GMT Sexton wanted Wilkinson call-up Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton has conceded he would have loved the chance to learn from Jonny Wilkinson had the Toulon No.10 got the nod for the British & Irish Lions this summer http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182725.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182725.html Tue, 14 May 2013 07:35:18 GMT