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Podcast: British & Irish Lions Tour Special – Episode 4

On this weeks podcast we pick our Lions XVs for the first Test, discuss the leaked Test squad and examine the impact Richard Cockerill’s departure will have on Edinburgh and Scottish rugby

Selecting a Lions’ Test 23 – the forwards

Kevin Millar considers the selection dilemmas facing the British and Irish Lions’ coaches as they pick their forwards for the First Test.

Selecting a Lions’ Test 23 – the backs

Kevin Millar considers the selection dilemmas facing the British and Irish Lions’ coaches as they pick their backs for the First Test.

The Lions’ options in the centres

Kevin Millar runs through the main centre pairing options for the British and Irish Lions ahead of the First Test on Saturday.

Cockerill to leave Edinburgh

Edinburgh Rugby have today announced that Head Coach Richard Cockerill has left the club “by mutual consent to allow him to pursue other opportunities”.

Hamish Watson: Three key stats

Kevin Millar explores three key stats that could propel Hamish Watson into the Lions’ Test series’ lineup.

DHL Stormers v British and Irish Lions Match Preview

The final warm-up signals the end of the phoney war and final chances to press for Test selection as the Lions take on the Stormers in Cape Town.

Podcast: British & Irish Lions Tour Special – Ep 3

Cammy, Craig and John look back at the Lions last two games against South Africa “A” and the Cell C Sharks and find Scottish players chances of a Test spot in rude health. We also get excited about Roc Nation’s sponsorship of the United Rugby Championship and the potential impact on Scottish Rugby.

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