Hansen recalls watching 1971 Lions
Steve Hansen was taught a rugby lesson by the Lions in 1971.
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ABs have right attitude for Lions test
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Gatland: There's been enough trash talk
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Hansen: I won't bully the referee
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Gatland's bold call is the right one
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Watch: Coach Steve builds himself a statue
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Marshall: Why Perenara could start
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Lions' security search for spying devices
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Dan Carter back to terrorise Lions fans
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