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Cut but no dash: Australian keeper Matthew Wade watches as James Taylor moves towards a turgid 64 not out

James Taylor upstaged by Kevin Pietersen clone

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The Wales international strained his hamstring against New South Wales Waratahs

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British and Irish Lions 2013: Tourists learn little from 64-0 victory over Combined Country XV

New ways of getting the team up to speed must be found ahead of the first Test

From left to right: Australian radio presenters Mel Greig and Michael Christian, and nurse Jacintha Saldanha who put through their prank call

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David Flatman: Never mind the biceps, this Lions team has got real class

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Nurse Roger Dean receiving oxygen after a fire at a rest home killed 11 residents in the outer Sydney suburb of Quakers Hill. Dean has pleaded guilty to starting the fire

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Nurse pleads guilty to a crime few can comprehend: starting the fire which killed three people outright and claimed eight more lives in the ensuing weeks

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Former England Saxons captain George Skivington has extended his contract with London Irish.

Flooded road is impassible in Bundaberg, Queensland. At least 1200 properties are already flooded, and there are fears that could reach 2000

Four die as floods strike eastern Australia

Torrential downpours have left thousands of homes flooded in eastern Australia, with more rain and high winds expected in Queensland and New South Wales.

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