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Dogged persistence lies behind the young Leinster lock’

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Rugby World Magazine

WILLIE JOHN McBRIDE reminisces on the amateur tours – and gives his verdict on the class of 2025

AFTER TWO UNBEATEN TOURS AS A SIDEKICK, WILL THE LIONS’ HEAD COACH ENJOY HIS FINEST HOUR?

The Munster star returns to the British & Irish Lions for a second tour that will be very different to his first experience four years ago…

Several players born and bred overseas are now Lions. What does it mean to them to wear red?

We catch up with a player who made rugby look easy…

Here’s what Andy Farrell can expect from the Australian Super Rugby Pacific franchises and the Lions’ midweek opposition before the Tests

WILLIE JOHN McBRIDE reminisces on the amateur tours – and gives his verdict on the class of 2025

AFTER TWO UNBEATEN TOURS AS A SIDEKICK, WILL THE LIONS’ HEAD COACH ENJOY HIS FINEST HOUR?

The Munster star returns to the British & Irish Lions for a second tour that will be very different to his first experience four years ago…

Several players born and bred overseas are now Lions. What does it mean to them to wear red?

We catch up with a player who made rugby look easy…

Here’s what Andy Farrell can expect from the Australian Super Rugby Pacific franchises and the Lions’ midweek opposition before the Tests