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ABs legend speaks about journey from the side of a mountain to the top of the game
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Only five times in modern British & Irish Lions history has it gone down to a third and final decider
Lions Tour: Warren Gatland in favour of extra-time if final Test ends in stalemate
New Zealand tour in 2017 ended deadlocked after draw in final Test
Jacob Stockdale confident he can put Paris performance behind him
Fullback fully aware that magnifying glass of Test rugby will remain on him
Johnny Sexton nominated for World Rugby’s Player of the Decade
Ireland’s Jamie Heaslip and Alison Miller are also nominated for awards decided by fans
Sporting Cathedrals: Fortress Thomond, where the 16th man always gets his game
The Limerick city ground is famed and feared the rugby world over
Broken neck to captaincy: Sam Cane to lead All Blacks in new era
He grew up on his parents’ deer farm and being named skipper won’t change him
All Blacks reveal new captain to replace Kieran Read
Backrow forward retired from the New Zealand team following the 2019 World Cup
Johnny Sexton using experience when talking to referees
Ireland captain has checkered past with officials but now aims to get balance right
CJ Stander stands up to the flak: ‘I have always got a point to prove’
South African’s performance and numbers for Ireland stand up to closest scrutiny
Liam Toland: Small changes point to big evolution for Ireland
Despite defensive game against Scotland, there’s a positive shift in attacking policy
Doris and Larmour ensure Leinster fans forget wintry chill
Young number eight making huge strides while fullback turns on the style
Ian Foster extends All Blacks’ boot-room dynasty but who is he?
What are the major challenges the latest New Zealand rugby head coach is set to face . . .
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Players from six countries are represented, with five of the XV from South Africa
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