There are eight changes to the Lions team to face South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday, as the squad recovers from a 'mental and physical battering'."

Bok flanker Schalk Burger, who was suspended for eye-gouging during the second Test against the Lions last weekend, has insisted he is "not a rugby thug"."

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers said he would walk into the Lions changing room and congratulate rival Ian McGeechan if South Africa lost the final Test. "

South Africa flanker Schalk Burger has broken his silence over his eight-week ban for gouging British & Irish Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald

Australian Rugby Union chief John O'Neill has angrily denied that that a personal agenda led to the sacking of winger Lote Tuqiri

With the 2009 series now out of reach, the wounded British + Irish Lions have made eight changes to their starting line-up for Johannesburg."

British & Irish Lions coach Ian McGeechan has made a host of changes to his side to face South Africa in the third and final Test against the Springboks

The Junior All Blacks' perfect record in this year's Pacific Nations Cup was maintained as they defeated Tonga 47-25

South Africa have announced a second-string side for Saturday's third Test against the British + Irish Lions in Johannesburg."

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has named a much-changed side for the third Test against the British & Irish Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday