Mike Phillips still believes he and his Lions colleagues can take the Springboks to task in the third and final Test of the 2009 tour of South Africa and restore some pride the in the jersey.

Scarlets hooker Matthew Rees is confident the British & Irish Lions can finish their 10-match tour of South Africa with a win this weekend.

A total of 14 Magners League players have been named in the British & Irish Lions matchday squad for Saturday's third Test against the Springboks.

IRB World Player of the Year Shane Williams says it has taken the British & Irish Lions two full days to overcome the disappointment of losing the series against the Springboks.

Brian O'Driscoll claims Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has brought the game into disrepute by saying eye gouging is a part of the game.