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Duhan van der Merwe in action for the Lions against the Stormers. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Duhan van der Merwe needs to be braced for ‘verbals’ from South Africa

This is when the British and Irish Lions tour starts - and how to watch it on TV

Hamish Watson familiarises himself with the Lions jersey. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Hamish Watson on the long-term benefits of so many Scots in the Lions squad

Finn Russell is one of a clutch of Scotland players named in the Lions squad.

Eight Scots named in Lions squad for South Africa tour

Jamie Ritchie helped Scotland defeat England and France away in this season's Six Nations.

Lions call-up would be realisation of a childhood dream for Jamie Ritchie

Gregor Townsend, right, is likely to be named attack coach by Lions boss Warren Gatland.

Gregor Townsend expected to join British & Irish Lions tour

The British and Irish Lions are to play in Edinburgh before leaving for South Africa.

BT Murrayfield to host British & Irish Lions Test match

The British and Irish Lions last toured South Africa in 2009, losing the series 2-1. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Lions tour on for 2021

Irvine wants Lions to win every match in Oz

Rugby: Lions need to win series for credibility, warns Hastings

Rugby: Edinburgh will face a strong Cardiff team at the Arms Park