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Jun 18, 2013 at 10am UK
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Shane Williams: "It wasn't meant to be"
Shane Williams admits that "it wasn't meant to be" following the British and Irish Lions's 14-12 defeat to the Brumbies in Canberra.
Jun 18, 17:31
![Lions' Rob Kearney during a training session on June 3, 2013 Lions' Rob Kearney during a training session on June 3, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rob Kearney: 'British and Irish Lions not good enough'
Rob Kearney admits that the British and Irish Lions were well below par during Tuesday's 14-12 defeat to the Brumbies.
Jun 18, 17:14
![Ulster's Rory Best stands dejected during the RaboDirect PRO12 Final on May 25, 2013 Ulster's Rory Best stands dejected during the RaboDirect PRO12 Final on May 25, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rory Best: 'We were second best'
British and Irish Lions hooker Rory Best admits that they deserved to lose against the Brumbies on Tuesday.
Jun 18, 16:28
![British and Irish Lions' Ian Evans in action on June 5, 2013 British and Irish Lions' Ian Evans in action on June 5, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jake White: 'We didn't expect to win'
Brumbies boss Jake White admits his surprise following the 14-12 win over the British and Irish Lions on Tuesday.
Jun 18, 16:04
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Warren Gatland has "no excuses"
British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland says that his side deserved to lose against the Brumbies on Tuesday.
Jun 18, 14:32
The Match
Match Report
The British and Irish Lions are defeated for the first time on their tour of Australia with a 14-12 loss to the Brumbies in Canberra.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live coverage from Australia where the British and Irish Lions take on the Brumbies.
Team News
The British & Irish Lions hand Welsh legend Shane Williams a shock call-up for their final warm-up game against the Brumbies.
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Build-up
![Lions coach Warren Gatland at a press conference on May 13, 2013 Lions coach Warren Gatland at a press conference on May 13, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Warren Gatland focussed on new recruits
Warren Gatland says that he is excited about watching his new recruits in action rather than worry about picking up any more potential injuries against the Brumbies.
Jun 18, 08:52
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Brumbies coach: British and Irish Lions will "crumble"
Jake White says that the British and Irish Lions will "crumble" if they fail to beat Australia in the series opener on Saturday.
Jun 18, 07:42
![British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland on the pitch before the match against the Barbarians on June 1, 2013 British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland on the pitch before the match against the Barbarians on June 1, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andy Irvine backs Warren Gatland selection
Andy Irvine defends Warren Gatland's decision to select a makeshift British and Irish Lions side to face the Brumbies.
Jun 18, 06:43
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Williams: 'British and Irish Lions are strong mentally'
Shane Williams declares that the British and Irish Lions have the mental edge to succeed against Australia, after surprisingly joining the squad on Monday.
Jun 18, 05:43
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Toby Faletau "shocked" by Shane Williams's call-up to Lions squad
Toby Faletau says that he was "shocked" to discover that Wales legend Shane Williams has been called into the British and Irish Lions squad.
Jun 17, 11:58