British and Irish Lions

Nick Fozzard also represented Huddersfield Giants, Hull KR and Castleford Tigers. (Photo: VAUGHN RIDLEY/SWPIX.COM)

Nick Fozzard among 380-strong group taking legal action over brain injuries

WARREN GATLAND: Future as British and Irish Lions coach remains unclear as he heads back to New Zealand. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA

Gregor Townsend and Andy Farrell waiting in the wings to lead the Lions

British and Irish Lions' Courtney Lawes (left) is tackled during the Lions Series, Third Test (Picture: PA)

British and Irish Lions: Player ratings

DEFEAT: For the British and Irish Lions in South Africa. Picture: Getty Images.

Heartbreak for Lions as Morne Steyn boots South Africa to victory again

Ken Owens will make his first start of the Test series for the Lions against South Africa in the decider (Picture: Getty Images)

British and Irish Lions have blueprint to beat South Africa

No way: Maro Itoje is tackled by South Africa's Handre Pollard. Pictures: PA

Lions need to reset in order to win showdown against South Africa

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has made changes for the second Test against South Africa. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Lions eye series win without playing ‘get-out-of-jail’ card

Starting role: British And Irish Lions's Mako Vunipola.

Mako Vunipola gets reward with Lions start against South Africa

Put it there: Lions’ Stuart Hogg and Anthony Watson at the end of Saturday’s First Test. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire.

Make sure you seize the moment Yorkshire-born legend Jason Robinson tells Britis...

28 Jun 1997: John Bentley of the British Lions celebrates victory in the second test match against South Africa at Kings Park in Durban, South Africa. The British Lions won 15-18 and secured the series win. Picture: Alex Livesey /Allsport

South Africa v the Lions - Why becoming a team is so crucial

Alun Wyn Jones (C) of the British & Irish Lions walks off the pitch after their victory during the match between the DHL Stormers and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 17, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Shock selection for British Lions Test opener

Push and Shove: Courtney Lawes and Alun Wyn Joes, right, get to grips with each other during training yesterday. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire:

England’s Anthony Watson to draw on World Cup experience to help Lions beat the ...

CHANCE TO IMPRESS: Lions players facing the Stormers have a unique opportunity, says Gregor Townsend. Picture: Getty Images.

Fringe players can stake their claim for Lions against Stormers

England's Marcus Smith (centre) tackled by Canada's Lucas Rumball (left) and Reegan O'Gorman during the Summer Series match at Twickenham Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday July 10, 2021. PA Photo.Harlequins and England fly-half Marcus Smith has been called up by the British and Irish Lions as injury cover for Finn Russell, the Lions have announced. See PA story RUGBYU Lions. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.
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Marcus Smith: New British and Irish Lion sparks England rout

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland (Picture: PA)

British and Irish Lions tour match off due to Covid-19

Unstoppable: Josh Adams evades a challenge on his way to a fourth try for the British Lions. (Picture: Steve Haag/PA)

British and Irish Lions lay platform but need determination over artistry

This is when the British and Irish Lions tour starts - and how to watch it on TV

In charge: Scotland's Stuart Hogg.

Stuart Hogg leads the Lions in opener in South Africa

England's Owen Farrell: Leader.

Owen Farrell to make the Lions roar in South Africa

Warren Gatland: British & Irish Lions coach. Picture: Getty Images

Lions team announcement

PARTY TIME: Alan Tait, left, Matt Dawson and Neil Jenkins celebrate the British Lions' first Test win over South Africa, winning 25-16 at Newlands in Cape Town in June 1997. Picture: GettyImages/Alex Livesey /Allsport

Age no issue for Alan Tait as he casts eye over current British and Irish Lions
AT the age of 33, Alan Tait became one of the oldest British Lions debutants when he made his bow on the historic 1997 tour of South Africa – although a little white lie made years earlier in Leeds meant everyone thought he was still just 32.

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland. (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire)

Lions squad - who has been chosen by Warren Gatland

Warren Gatland, theBritish and Irish Lions head coach.

Lions squad announcement 2021: details, captain and bolters

In charge: Warren Gatland with attack coach Gregor Townsend. Picture: PA

Fresh voices in charge of the British and Irish Lions in South Africa

The group of 20 mates from a north Leeds rugby club originally performed the 'aka' in New Zealand in 2017 - now they're out in Japan for the World Cup final

The rugby fans who performed the 'Yorkshire haka' are in Japan for the World Cup...

Mako Vunipola.

Fit-again prop Mako Vunipola is relishing his England return

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen chats with British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland after the third Test. Picture: David Davies/PA

Warren Gatland happy to play Twickenham '˜decider' against All Blacks

New Zealand captain Kieran Read with British and Irish Lions' captain Sam Warburton after the third Test draw in Auckland. Picture: David Davies/PA

Lions' tour boss John Spencer targers stronger support from clubs for future tou...

New Zealand captain Kieran Read with British and Irish Lions' captain Sam Warburton after the third Test. Picture: David Davies

Highlights - McGeechan hails success of Lions in New Zealand after dramatic Eden...

New Zealand's Aaron Smith passes the ball at Eden Park. Picture: David Davies/PA

New Zealand 15 The Lions 15 - Honours even after thrilling Eden Park stalemate

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland.

Howley hoping Gatland can have last laugh as Lions face decider

British and Irish Lions Sean O'Brien.

O'Brien targets '˜ultimate' victory by beating All Blacks
Sean O'Brien is ready for the biggest game of his career on Saturday as he chases rugby's 'ultimate' achievement '“ a Test series win in New Zealand.

British and Irish Lions Liam Williams during training.

Lions aim to secure All Blacks' respect '“ Gatland

British and Irish Lions players train in Queenstown. Picture: Brett Phibbs/New Zealand Herald/AP

Video - Familiarity in Lions' line-up pleases Warren Gatland ahead of decider wi...

British and Irish Lions Maro Itoje celebrates after the second test victory in Wellington. Picture: David Davies/PA.

Man of the moment Maro Itoje pivotal to Lions' success in Auckland

British and Irish Lions' Tadhg Furlong pictured during the tour match in Rotorua (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire).

Tadhg Furlong urges Lions to measure up to All Blacks in physical battle

British and Irish Lions Sean OBrien pictured in action against Crusaders. OBrien had a citing complaint against him dismissed.

O'Brien is cleared to play at Eden Park

British and Irish Lions Owen Farrell kicks the winning penalty against New Zealand in Wellington (Picture: David Davies/PA WIre).

Please continue attacks, jokes boss Gatland

Out: New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams looks dejected after being shown a red card during the second Test.

Breaking: Sonny Bill Williams banned for Lions third Test showdown

British and Irish Lions' Conor Murray dives in to score his sides second try during the second test of the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour at Westpac Stadium, Wellington. (Picture: PA)

Reaction - New Zealand 21 Lions 24: Tourists level series in Wellington thriller

British and Irish Lions Owen Farrell during the kickers session at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington. (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire)

New Zealand v British and Irish Lions: Gatland right to axe Warrenball for '˜Eng...

Warburton shuns outside world to focus on Lions tour

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen.

New Zealand expecting swift response from wounded Lions and warn '˜job is far fr...

British and Irish Lions' CJ Stander is tackled during the tour match at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington. Picture: David Davies/PA

Places up for grabs in Wellington as Lions strive to save tour

Going through: George North breaks through to score the Lions' second try.
Pictures: David Davies/PA

Courtney Lawes boosts Test chance but Lions blow it against Hurricanes

British and Irish Lions' Courtney Lawes during an earlier tour match at the FMG Stadium, Hamilton. Picture: David Davies/PA

Courtney Lawes out to prove he can help Lions keep All Blacks series alive

British and Irish Lions' Taulupe Faletau is dejected after New Zealand's Codie Taylor scored his side's first try. Picture: David Davies/PA.

WATCH - New Zealand 30 British Lions 15: Curse of Eden Park strikes again as Lio...

British and Irish Lions Owen Farrell.

Proud Lion Farrell urges calm for Eden Park opener

British and Irish Lions Peter O'Mahony during the training session at the QBE Stadium. Picture: David Davies/PA

Hansen makes poorly disguised attack on Gatland for '˜bullying' over blocking is...

Sam Warburton has been left out of the British and Irish Lions starting team for Saturday's first Test against New Zealand.

O'Mahony pips Warburton to lead Lions against All Blacks

British and Irish Lions' Jack Nowell after the tour match at the FMG Stadium, Hamilton. (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire)

British and Irish Lions can cut loose and shock All Blacks '“ Jack Nowell

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland and Rory Best during a press conference at the Hamilton Novotel. (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire)

British and Irish Lions back Warren Gatland over '˜geographical' call-ups

Owen Farrell, seen in conversation with British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland earlier this week, suffered an injury in training and is a doubt for the first Test (Picture: David Davids/PA).

Lions' tight-knit group unlikely to be compromised by call-ups

Ireland back-row Peter O'Mahony

O'Mahony working hard to take his opportunity with the Lions

Wales' Jonathan Davies.

Lions wait on fitness of Davies ahead of Maori challenge

England's Danny Care

Veteran Care hails England's injection of fresh blood

Highlanders' Waisake Naholo is tackled by British and Irish Lions' Tommy Seymour during the tour match at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin. (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire)

Highlanders 23 Lions 22: Creaking set-piece intensifies Warren Gatland's concern...

British and Irish Lions' Alun Wyn Jones appears dejected after the tour match at Forsyth Barr Stadium

Lions undone at the '˜coal face' as they suffer narrow tour defeat to Highlander...

British and Irish Lions' Stuart Hogg before the tour match at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin.

Lions latest: '˜Gutted' injured full-back Stuart Hogg is on the way home

British and Irish Lions' Ben Te'o is tackled by Crusaders' Matt Todd

Lions will '˜keep working hard' on scrums, insists Gatland