Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the Lions
Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence
Deciding factor: When a Lions tour hinged on the third Test
Only five times in modern British & Irish Lions history has it gone down to a third and final decider
Lions squads have proved a moveable feast down the years
John O'Sullivan: Recent history shows that squad will number in the 40s by the end
Ireland’s autumn of discontent continues with abysmal Georgia showing
Players looked unable to think on their feet as they huffed and puffed against minows
Gordon D’Arcy: Digging deep only recipe for Twickenham success
If Ireland do not match the home side physically, they are sure to be overwhelmed
Gerry Thornley: Reading between the Lions, this remains a squad united
Rumours of discontent, prompted by Steve Hansen among others, wide of the mark
Lions selections are almost as hard as the matches
Spare a thought for the backroom staff and coaches, whipping tired players into shape
Alex Corbisiero predicts clean sweep for England in autumn Tests
South Africa open series when they visit Twickenham on Saturday
Champions Cup lowdown: Irish pools broken down, players to watch and betting guide
Leinster and Ulster both face two French sides in pool stages
What next for Cian Healy and Seán O’Brien as Corbisiero walks away?
Prop’s decision puts focus on physical damage being endured by modern-day players
Alex Corbisiero’s sabbatical a stark warning on player burnout
England prop has opted to take a year away from rugby to save his career aged just 27
Dylan Hartley believes Northampton primed for Champions Cup success
Clermont v Northampton – Saturday, Kick-off: 5.45p, Stade Marcel-Michelin
Gerry Thornley: Six Nations XV, team of the tournament
Six Irish make team of tournament joined by players from France, England and Wales
England squander chance to run up bigger return against Scotland
Stuart Lancaster acknoledges three tries from Jonathan Joseph, Ford and Jack Nowell was a meagre return given England made 11 line-breaks
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