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British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has admitted Mako Vunipola was "unlucky" to miss out on the starting XV to face Australia on Saturday.

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has included Alex Corbisiero in his starting XV to face Australia.

Scott Allen looks at the keys for James O'Connor as Wallaby flyhalf in the first test against the LionsThe post James O’Connor Is Wallaby Flyhalf appeared first on Green and Gold Rugby.

Injuries and form have forced a number of changes to the Lions starting side - but does this actually make them a better team asks elite analyst Nick BishopThe post Analysis: Why injuries may force the lions to play their best hand appeared first on Green and Gold Rugby.

Welcome to week 3 of the Lions tour facebook wall. Where more errors are made than a South African referee. Ther is more innuendo than a Private School slumber party. There is more slander than the News of the World. It was a big week both on and off the field for the Lions. What The post The Lions tour as it happened on Facebook – Week 3 appeared first on Green and Gold Rugby.

Rob Howley has predicted big performances from British and Irish Lions wing George North after he was passed fit for the first Test against Australia.

Daniel Carter has recovered from a hand injury and will start for New Zealand in the third Test against France in New Plymouth on Saturday.

Australia have named James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.

Thursday’s top rugby news has Woodward’s thoughts on the Brumbies, Lions injury update, Gerrard aiming at Olympics and the home unions wanting Lions cash. Get our daily rugby news emailThe post Thursday’s Rugby News appeared first on Green and Gold Rugby.

St Helens have suffered a blow with the news that second rower Sia Soliola will be out for up to 10 weeks with a foot injury.