Hooker Dorian West was a last minute British & Irish Lions call-up for the 2001 tour to Australia.
Neil Squires
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As England and Scotland prepare to renew the oldest international rivalry in world rugby this weekend, we reflect on a change in the tide over the past decade
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Everything you need to know about the loaning of players between clubs at different levels
Diamond reveals the shrewd way he hopes to transform Newcastle’s squad
The new consultant director of rugby is hoping to maximise the loan system to his advantage