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David Dickens on Look to the future

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Keith Reeves on Lions to live on

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A nagging fear
A nagging fear Stuart Barnes

A nagging fear

Mounting injuries are making Stuart Barnes worry about the hopes of the Lions Down Under.

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Cooper conundrum Stuart Barnes

Cooper conundrum

Stuart Barnes says Quade Cooper showed the way for Australia, but will Robbie Deans follow?

The claws are out Stuart Barnes

The claws are out

Stuart Barnes thought Australia were going to narrowly conquer the Lions. Now he's not so sure...

A bridge too far Stuart Barnes

A bridge too far

Despite his Heineken Cup heroics, Stuart Barnes says Jonny Wilkinson won't feature for the Lions.

Far from ideal Stuart Barnes

Far from ideal

Stuart Barnes previews the Heineken Cup final and has some concerns over the Lions' preparation.

Vulnerable Lions Stuart Barnes

Vulnerable Lions

Stuart Barnes is worried a lack of Welsh power could be the Lions downfall in Australia.

Lions reaction Stuart Barnes

Lions reaction

Stuart Barnes says Jonny Wilkinson's omission from the British & Irish Lions squad is "utterly mystifying".

Fabulous five Stuart Barnes

Fabulous five

Which rugby stars have been nominated for the ERC Player of the Season? Stuart Barnes reveals all...

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