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
Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for Springboks
Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits
Lions get a rude awakening as South Africa A hand out a bruising defeat
Yet again Warren Gatland’s side struggled resourcing their own ball at the breakdown
Morne Steyn’s steady boot earns him a South Africa recall for Lions series
Veteran played key role in victory over Lions during 2009 series
Ireland let South Africa off the hook in final Test
Joe Schmidt’s side superior but fail to take full advantage in Port Elizabeth
Irish provinces still have much to prove in Europe
Munster and Leinster may be in dead rubber territory but they need to cast doubts aside
Springboks recall Pietersen and Fourie
Frans Malherbe comes in at tighthead prop for the injured Jannie du Plessis ahead of the clash with Wales
Kirchner added to Springboks squad
Leinster’s new signing has been called up and will travel to Australia and then New Zealand
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