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The sides were level at 13-13 at half-time.
Andy Farrell has some big calls to confirm next week in New Zealand.
The Lions can wrap up a series success in the second Test against the Boks.
The Boks led 12-3 at the break but the tourists were outstanding in the second half.
Warren Gatland’s tourists will need to get out in front in the first half.
Warren Gatland has never been afraid to make bold selection calls.
Conor Murray and Tadhg Beirne have been included on the bench.
The Ireland tighthead prop is relishing the set-piece battle this weekend.
The Lions very nearly produced a comeback victory against South Africa in their first Test in 2009.
Joe Schmidt’s team were second best and find themselves 1-0 down in the series.
The omission of Barry McCarthy for Friday’s first Test against Pakistan raised questions over Ireland’s selection policy.
The tour is back in Auckland after a whirlwind three weeks that have seen Warren Gatland’s side grow.
The Lions’ second row, back row, midfield and left wing selections will be fascinating.
The England international is set to start at 10 or 12.
Warren Gatland will send out the majority of his first Test team on Saturday against the Māori All Blacks.
Jack McGrath was superb post-tackle for Ireland, but many others dug in too.
Jacques Brunel has named four uncapped players in his 30-man Italy squad.
We’ve examined Los Pumas’ starting side ahead of their clash with Joe Schmidt’s men.
From options at centre to a prayer on the wing. We don’t ask for much.
Steve Hansen has selected an experienced starting XV to face England in the first Test on Saturday.
The Australia coach declared he will not compromise on ‘effort and intensity’ ahead of the second test.
Paul Earley’s side are in pole position in the International Rules series following their victory this evening.
The Welsh trio of Cuthbert, North and Halfpenny combined for all 23 of the Lions’ points.
The tourists did just enough to edge a terrific game down under.
David Wallace and Shane Byrne share their experiences of making Lions Test debuts in South Africa and New Zealand.
It’s not a proper tour until Simon Zebo sings. Time to get this thing going, so.
Someone needs to get Jamie Heaslip a belt… quick.
The former Ireland and Lions hooker feels Warren Gatland has made a horses for courses selection in Dan Lydiate.
Alex Corbisiero has a history of mincing Aussies, just ask Tom Court.
“Things seem to tick off him,” remarks the Welshman, who teams up with Jonny Sexton on Saturday.
The Ireland captain has gone from an original squad outsider to Warren Gatland’s first choice at the back of the pack.
Sam Warburton will captain the side against Australia and is joined in the back row by Jamie Heaslip.
Robbie Deans has named three debutants in a starting XV to be captained by lock James Horwill.
We talk to the great man about his call-up shock in 1962 and defeating the mighty All Blacks in New Zealand.
Paul O’Connell and David Wallace reflect on the lightning quick start made by South Africa in the First Test.
We really must think of a more warrior-like national icon to dress up as.
Hopes are high that Ireland can end a 107 year wait to beat the All Blacks but McCaw, Carter and Woodcock are not ones for rolling over.
Ireland face a crucial Euro 2012 qualifier, the Rabodirect Pro12 begins and the All-Ireland hurling final takes place all in the coming days.