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As ever, a new British and Irish Lions squad announcement never disappoints – and 2021 was no different. As Lions coach Warren Gatland alluded to this was “such a difficult selection” given the player pool available in certain positions. As predicted by this rugby website, Alun Wyn Jones deservedly takes the captaincy honours. That was […] READ MORE
As British and Irish Lions fans eagerly await the announcement of Warren Gatland’s 2021 touring squad to face the Springboks this summer, let’s look at the Pacific Islands influence and the many senior and leading players of Pacifica descent. Experienced men that Lions’ management might call upon to lend their power and flair. Harry Hudson […] READ MORE
Ireland’s two recently qualified New Zealanders, James Lowe and Jamison Gibson-Park, have made an immediate impact for Andy Farrell’s team leading into the England v Ireland fixture this weekend. Add to that established midfielder Bundee Aki, and the ‘kiwi trio’ are a major threat to England’s perceived place in the Autumn Nations Cup tournament. Not […] READ MORE
After all the drama of Typhoon Hagibis, the fate of Ireland, Scotland and Japan was thankfully decided on the pitch. The end result is an Ireland quarter final clash against New Zealand, a fixture many thought could be the final. The men in Green have famously never progressed beyond this stage in any World Cup. […] READ MORE
On the face of it, France vs Ireland on Saturday evening is a bit of a mismatch. It sees the hosts, playing their first game under their new Head Coach, against the stable and always building Irish. Add into the mix the form of the premier Irish provinces in Europe, the form book points only […] READ MORE
James is an Editor for Last Word on Rugby. He covers the Gallagher Premiership and in particular Gloucester Rugby, his hometown club. When not at Kingsholm James may also be found supporting Gloucestershire Cricket.