![British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021 British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/21/27/warren-gatland.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Lions taking lessons from 1974 series ahead of South Africa battle
A 22-17 win in the first Test has left the Lions on the brink of history.
Jul 30, 14:49
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Five talking points ahead of the Lions' second South Africa Test
Victory would give Warren Gatland's men an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Jul 30, 13:03
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Willie John McBride "gutted" by Brian O'Driscoll snub
Lions legend Willie John McBride is "gutted" that Brian O'Driscoll has been left out of the squad for the crucial final Test against Australia on Saturday.
Jul 3, 21:59