Last updated: 11:23, July 4, 2009

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Gatland eyes 'real high' in finale

Warren Gatland says the British and Irish Lions must win the third Test against South Africa to finish the series 'on a real high'.
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Burger not a "rugby thug"

Schalk Burger has insisted he abides by "the traditions of the wonderful game of rugby" and is not a "rugby thug".
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McGeechan points to positives

Professional pride will inspire a shadow British and Irish Lions team to victory against South Africa, says head coach Ian McGeechan.
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New-look Lions set for final Test

The British and Irish Lions have made a total of eight changes for the third and final Test against South Africa on Saturday.
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South Africa make wholesale changes

South Africa have made 10 changes to their side for Saturday's third and final Test against the British and Irish Lions.
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Aussies sack star player

Australia have made the shock decision to terminate the contract of Lote Tuqiri, who was one of their highest paid players.
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Springboks coach blasted by Lions ace

Brian O'Driscoll says South Africa coach Peter de Villiers' initial stance over Schalk Burger's gouging offence was a 'disgrace'.
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De Villers retracts Burger defence

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has issued a spectacular climbdown and apologised for Schalk Burger's eye-gouging.
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Lions planning the key to success

Coach Ian McGeechan feels future Lions touring sides need more time to prepare if they're to return victorious from their summer trips.
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Springbok due to miss last Test

South Africa forwards Bakkies Botha and Schalk Burger will miss the final Test with the Lions after receiving bans for dangerous play.
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Burger and Botha cited after SA win

South African duo Schalk Burger and Bakkies Botha will face disciplinary hearings on Sunday after being cited for alleged foul play.
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Lions prop duo out of final Test

British and Irish Lions props Gethin Jenkins and Adam Jones will miss the third Test against South Africa after undergoing surgery.
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No holding back, says Gatland

Warren Gatland has warned his British and Irish Lions players to take a backward step against South Africa on Saturday at their peril.
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Players prepared for thinner air

The British Lions have revealed that planning for the two matches to be played at altitude began two years ago on the gridiron.
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Lions reveal all-Welsh front-row

The British and Irish Lions have made five changes for the second Test against South Africa with Phil Vickery left out of the squad.
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