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  • Prediction time!

    The Lions Daily build-up to the first test between South Africa and the Lions goes up a notch!


    Host Tim Cocker gives his thoughts ahead of the test series and he's joined by former Scotland captain John Barclay.


    Hamish Watson's former coach at Wilmslow RFC, Chris Parr, is with us for today's Player Profile.


    And, former Saracens and England performance analyst, Ross Hamilton, takes a statistical look at Saturday's match.

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    46 min
  • The teams are in!

    After the Lions named their 23 man squad to take on South Africa in the first test on Saturday, Tim Cocker assesses Warren Gatland's selections.


    He's joined by fans from Ireland, Wales and Scotland to get their views on the team.


    Plus, asks who would get in a combined South Africa/Lions side?

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    47 min
  • One official team and one leaked!

    Tim Cocker hosts perhaps the most chaotic Lions Daily yet.


    talkSPORT's reporter in South Africa, Neil Manthorp, explains the ramifications of all three test matches now taking place in Cape Town.


    We bring you reaction to the Springboks naming their side to take on the Lions on Saturday.


    And, although it was expected the Lions would announce their side on Thursday, former Lions centre Will Greenwood ends up reacting to news of a leaked team.


    Plus we hear from Neil Jenkins and Anthony Watson.

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    45 min
  • Test week!

    Tim Cocker presents the latest Lions Daily as we enter the week of the first test!


    Former England and Lions flanker Lewis Moody debates some of the big selection decisions, particularly in the back-row.


    Tom Cowan-Dickie joins the show to chat about his brother Luke. Will he start on Saturday?


    And, we hear from Lions assistant coach Steve Tandy and Tadgh Furlong.

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    45 min
  • Let the selection debate begin!

    With no more warm-up matches Hannah Wilkes hosts the latest episode of Lions Daily.


    She looks back on the Lions victory over the Stormers and debates the big selection dilemnas facing Warren Gatland ahead of the first test against South Africa.


    Former England and British and Irish Lions prop Alex Corbisiero tells us who he would select in the front row.


    And, Willem Strauss, the President of the Vodacom Bulls, who beat South Africa 'A' this weekend also joins the show.

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    48 min
  • The final warm-up

    Tim Cocker previews the final warm-up match for the Lions as they play the Stormers on Saturday.


    He hears from Warren Gatland, Marcus Smith and Stuart Hogg ahead of the game.


    Matthew Pearce is a broadcaster for Supersport and provides a South African perspective ahead of the test series.


    Courtney Lawes is today's Player Profile. His former coach Chris Parr joins the show.


    Plus, Tim and Alfie pick their starting Lions test side!

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    48 min
  • The Undertaker

    Tim Cocker brings you the latest Lions Daily as Alun Wyn Jones returns to the tour just weeks after dislocating his shoulder.


    He also reviews a scintillating game between South Africa A and the British and Irish Lions. Have we got a proper test series after the Lions were handed their first defeat on tour?


    Taulupe Faletau's former coach at Filton College, George Tavner, tells us all about a young Taulupe.


    Plus, we round up all the latest, including some of the funny moments from talkSPORT's commentary.

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    47 min
  • Next up, South Africa (A)!

    With one day to go until the toughest match on tour so far, Tim Cocker previews the game between South Africa A and the British and Irish Lions.


    Performance Analyst Ross Hamilton tells us what we can expect from both sides.


    talkSPORT commentator Andrew McKenna gives his thoughts on the tour so far.


    And, hear from both the Lions and Springbok camps.

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    42 min
  • Lions Daily - The "4th Test Match"

    Tim Cocker reacts to the Lions naming their squad to face a very strong South Africa A side on Wednesday. A match being billed as an un-official 4th test match.


    Is a stand off emerging between the two sides about playing another match on Saturday? Hear what Warren Gatland and Rassie Erasmus have to say.


    Former Springbok second-row and former Gloucester Director of Rugby Johan Ackermann looks ahead to the game and the rest of the series.


    And, Stuart Hogg's former coach Bryan Easson gives an insight into the Scotland captain.

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    46 min
  • What next for the Tour?
    Tim Cocker hosts another Lions Daily, following another uncertain 24 hours for the 2021 Lions Tour. Hear from Lions Managing Director Ben Calverly as the Lions announce they'll face the Cell C Sharks (again!) on Saturday. Fans from Scotland, England and South Africa give their thoughts on whether the tour should continue. And, we look back on the Lions comprehensive 54-7 victory on Wednesday.

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    45 min

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