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British & Irish Lions

Alun Wyn Jones named as British and Irish Lions captain

By PA

Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones has been named British and Irish Lions captain for this summer’s tour of South Africa.

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The 35-year-old Ospreys forward captained Wales to the Guinness Six Nations title in March.

Jones, who embarks on a fourth successive Lions tour, has clocked up a world record 157 Tests for Wales and the Lions.

He was the favourite to be appointed as Lions skipper by head coach Warren Gatland ahead of other potential contenders like England internationals Maro Itoje and Owen Farrell.

And it headlines a stellar playing career that has seen him win five Six Nations titles, three Grand Slams and play in two World Cup semi-finals.

Jones led the Lions to a Test series-clinching victory over Australia in Sydney eight years ago when fellow Welshman Sam Warburton was injured.

And he will now be in charge from the start of the tour in July and August that is highlighted by three Tests against the world champion Springboks.

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BA 13 minutes ago
Lion taming lock Franco Molina swaps Gallagher PREM for Super Rugby

Nice work Force

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Hammer Head 14 minutes ago
Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan

Have a listen to Nick Mallet’s take on Moerat.

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Hellhound 31 minutes ago
Steve Hansen: The Boks are 'rolling the dice and so far they’ve got away with it'

The best choice for Razor would be to use his best against the Boks and use half experienced and half inexperienced to play against the rest to give them test caps. At the most, the AB's have 17 Tests left to the next WC. He needs to find depth, cohesion and the right combinations before then. Sounds easy, but it's not. Rassie means business and wants to get a double over the AB's. That is an immense task, but it shows the intent of the Boks. The question is if the AB's can match that intensity. As usual the AB's know what they will get so it will be great games.

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Hellhound 41 minutes ago
Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan

All the coaches is now probably checking their school games to see what tricks they can steal from school boys rugby😂

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BA 42 minutes ago
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Keep broadening the fan base will be interesting to see the Wonens World Cup coming up soon expect it will be pretty big and introduce a lot of new spectators to the game

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Hellhound 43 minutes ago
Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan

Like Moerat. Excellent in club rugby, but that doesn't translate internationally

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Hellhound 45 minutes ago
Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan

Take Deon Fourie as an example. Flanker, but hooker in the WC final

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Longshanks 49 minutes ago
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A player born in Australia, forged in Europe …. He was born in NewZeqlnd LOL

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Hellhound 51 minutes ago
Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan

That goes for any team against the Pumas

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Hellhound 51 minutes ago
Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan

And hopefully no cards

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Hellhound 52 minutes ago
Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan

😂

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Hellhound 59 minutes ago
Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan

When Rassie took the head coach position, he said he is building towards the 2023 WC. The 2019 WC was a bonus. Razor doesn't even have a settled A team yet. Nevermind enough depth. Between the Boks A team and B team there is no difference. The Boks have at least 5 players available in all positions. Most players play multiple positions. The Boks is done depth building. They are fooling around with various strategies and combinations. The Boks have never been as prepared for a WC or any tournament as they are now. Rassie said that he wants a full house this year. The Boks mean business. They won 11/13 in 2024. Both games they lost, they lost with a single point. Scoreline doesn't matter. What does is the victory. The AB's are very good. Are they good enough to beat these Boks? Only time will tell. The AB's are the favourites.

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BA 1 hour ago
Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan

Tour to SA next year we going to need more than a few extras hands on deck I would imagine will be the biggest ABs squad ever naybe?

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BA 1 hour ago
Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan

Well we got to take on the Pumas first and we need to keep our sights trained on them fully otherwise….well we both know what happens there

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Hellhound 1 hour ago
Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan

That's not true. The AB's have never been a laughing stock. Many may have been happy while the AB's struggled, but as usual it was when and not if the AB's will be one of the top teams again. Razor does have to proof himself yes, but he will. Rebuilding takes time. Building depth takes time. How he use the remaining tests between now and the WC will be important to build cohesion and getting his A and B teams sorted.

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Hammer Head 1 hour ago
Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan

I keep hearing names of potential players to get into the ABs. Lists of the most exotic sounding names, it’s as if I’ve emerged in an alternative universe.


Shalfoon?


Walker-Texas Ranger?


Broken necks? You’re picking players with broken necks?


Are these real people or are you lot making this up or just randomly nominating your neighbors for AB caps?


If these people are legit (I’m not bothered to check) - when is Razor going to pick any of them? On the eve of the World Cup?

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BA 1 hour ago
Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan

no doubt! I personally can’t wait to see more boys get a go hopefully show off some new toys

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Hammer Head 1 hour ago
Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan

If I were to list every apparent strength the Boks have over the ABs, Kiwis on here would counter. Which is fair enough.


There’s only one inarguable factor in the ABs favour - home ground advantage.


Which is why I expect the ABs to win both tests. And by small margins.

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BA 1 hour ago
Steve Hansen: The Boks are 'rolling the dice and so far they’ve got away with it'

Well it would be fair to say leading up to the World Cup ABs def were considered bit soft up front in the engine room so most kiwis are happy we have good depth there now when for a moment we looked kinda vulnerable , now at the least competitive with anybody and across more than just starters or regulars, ultimately ABs just haven’t won enough games to experiment more with lineups and haven’t been taking many”easy” games it will interest to see what lineups Rassie and Razor will roll out for round 1 TRC can’t wait

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Hammer Head 1 hour ago
Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan

I’m obviously excluding a lot of young talented players in form

Same as Razor

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