Wrestling with boundaries of belonging in international rugby
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Following Scotland’s 30-21 win over England last weekend, the discussion of the eligibility rules in international rugby has once again reared it’s ugly head.
Scotland’s 2023 World Cup cycle selections – the backs
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Kevin Millar examines how Scotland’s backs’ selections have developed during the current World Cup cycle
Scotland’s Backs – where next on the road to RWC 2023?
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Kevin Millar takes a look at where Scotland’s backs stand with a little over 20 months until the Rugby World Cup in France.
The Scottish Eight and the Lions – backs’ debrief
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Kevin Millar takes a look at the performance of the Scottish backs on the Lions’ tour and where they go from here.
Podcast: British & Irish Lions Tour Special – Ep 6
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Cammy, Craig and Jonny look back at the Lions performance in the Second Test and ponder where it all went wrong.
Five takeaways from the First Test kicking battle between the Lions and Springboks
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The First Test between the Lions and South Africa featured 58 kicks. Kevin Millar analyses some of the key points from the aerial battle.
South Africa v British and Irish Lions, Second Test 2021: Match Preview
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Kevin Millar previews the Second Test between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions in Cape Town.
South Africa 17 – 22 British & Irish Lions: 1st Test
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Superior breakdown nous and discipline eventually leads Lions to impressive win.
South Africa v British and Irish Lions, First Test 2021: Match Preview
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Head to heads as South Africa tackle the British and Irish Lions in the First Test of the 2021 series at Cape Town Stadium
DHL Stormers v British and Irish Lions Match Preview
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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
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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.
The Scottish Eight and the Lions’ Test 23: Backs’ Progress Report
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Kevin Millar casts his eye over how the chances of Test selection for the Scottish contingent among the Lions’ backs are coming along.
Cell C Sharks v British and Irish Lions (Part 2) – Match Preview
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It’s deja vu all over again as the Sharks take on the Lions for the second time in less than 72 hours. Kevin Millar tries to find some new material for the match preview…
Cell C Sharks v British and Irish Lions Match Preview
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As the final group of player get their chance of a start for the Lions, things begin to hot up for Test selection. Kevin Millar previews the game against the Sharks.
SRB on Safari: Scottish Lions watch
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Iain gets his khakis on and the binoculars out to observe how Scots have settled in new habitat