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Powys County Times
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
England's Jamie George excited to join The Lions again
Jamie George has achieved virtually everything there is to do in rugby but in San Juan on Saturday he experienced something completely new. Called up for his third British & Irish Lions tour as cover for injured compatriot Luke Cowan-Dickie, the Saracens hooker was withdrawn from England's second Test side for the clash with Argentina at the Estadio San Juan Bicentenario. It meant that despite being completely fit for a game in which he had been selected, instead George had a watching brief as England completed an impressive 2-0 series victory over Los Pumas, courtesy of a last-gasp Jack van Poortvliet try in a 22-17 success. A proud moment for @J_George2 as he's called up for his third @lionsofficial Tour 🦁 @o2 | #WearTheRose — England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) July 13, 2025 And while he would have given anything to be out there with the young England squad that he has relished leading over the past month, the prospect of representing the Lions for a third time after his experiences in 2017 and 2021 meant he was able to accept Andy Farrell's request that he not play for England as initially planned. He explained: 'I prepared like normal for the Test match. I woke up to a few messages asking if I'd seen that Luke had picked up a knock. 'At that stage, I didn't really think too much of it because we had a huge second Test out here in Argentina to play. Then I spoke to both Steve (Borthwick) and Andy and they said that I had to withdraw from the game and be on the next flight out of here. It's pretty surreal. 'The initial conversation was about whether I could play (against Argentina). He (Farrell) also said 'huge congratulations' and what an amazing opportunity I've got on my hands in the next few weeks. I want to go out there and contribute as much as I possibly can and soak it all in because they are very special. 'I've got some journey on my hands. I've put my iPad on charge! I'll get some things downloaded. It's an exciting journey, I'd swim there if I had to because that is how special it is.' George will fly with the England team from San Juan to Buenos Aires. Then when they head to Washington DC for the final game of their tour against the USA, he will fly to Dubai and then onto Brisbane where he will meet up with the Lions ahead of the first Test against the Wallabies. Arriving on Tuesday, George should be able to join the Lions in training on Thursday, their final session before the first Test in Brisbane. While he had initially missed out on selection, George did spend time training with the team in Portugal ahead of their opening fixture against Argentina and in typical fashion, he will look to use that time to ensure he is ready to hit the ground running Down Under. He added: 'I haven't been sent anything already. I've still got all my notes from the initial time, I'm the sort of bloke that writes a lot of stuff down. 'I'll be looking back at those on the plane, I'll have enough time to do that. I pride myself on being as diligent as I possibly can be with my prep so I'll be up to speed and ready to go.' While Ireland duo Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher are in pole position to feature in the first Test against the Wallabies, there is precedent for players to arrive late on Lions tours before making crucial contributions. Among them is Alex Corbisiero, called up mid-tour 12 years ago in Australia before scoring the opening try of the decider against the Wallabies. George could yet be that person this time around, and he departs the England squad with the blessing of Steve Borthwick, even if his late withdrawal from the squad could have been a major disruption. Borthwick said: 'I had a chat with Andy, spoke to Jamie, who said he still wanted to play. I told him to give Andy a call and Andy said he didn't want him to play which was quite understandable. 'Jamie's words were 'I want to play tonight, I really want to play. I want to finish this part of the trip'. I had incredible respect for Jamie before, I now have even more.'
Wales Online
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Wimbledon fans left giggling at Prince George's reaction to Carlos Alcaraz's loss
Wimbledon fans left giggling at Prince George's reaction to Carlos Alcaraz's loss Prince George was in the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Sunday evening as he and his family watched Carlos Alcaraz lose in the final to Jannik Sinner, with the 11-year-old's reaction amusing royal fans Prince George witnessed Carlos Alcaraz's loss at the Wimbledon men's singles final (stock image) (Image: Karwai Tang/WireImage via Getty Images ) Tennis fans had a rather grim Sunday evening (July 13) as their hopes were dashed when Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish sensation, was defeated in the Wimbledon final. The 22-year- old's winning streak came to a halt by Italy's Jannik Sinner, aged 23. Sinner's triumph prevented Alcaraz from securing his third consecutive Wimbledon final victory, leaving a visible impact not just on fans peppered throughout the stands but also on royal spectators. Among them, Prince George was spotted sporting an obvious unhappy expression while he watched the men's singles final unfold at Centre Court. Dressed in a sharp dark blue suit and tie, the young prince was seen showing what some described as an "angry face" complete with hands outstretched before him, while standing up in the Royal Box. A user on X captured the moment, sharing a photo of the 11-year-old royal with the witty caption: "Prince George had some money on Alcaraz." The image quickly sparked a flurry of more 400 comments, with social media users clearly finding delight in Prince George's candid response. One commented: "Prince George cracks me up." Content cannot be displayed without consent Article continues below Another shared: "I love how mad he looks." A different user suggested that this snapshot should be included "in the history books". A fourth commenter observed: "Little bro is trying hard to remember to act like a future king and not show his true feelings. 10/10." A fifth joined in the conversation: "It's like he puts an angry face on purpose every time the camera gets on him lol... why?" Prince George is known for his array of facial expressions, captured in photos over the years where he appears joyful, angry, grumpy or even uninterested, especially during public outings or when arriving in a new country for royal duties with his parents. Article continues below He was seen 'scowling' at a previous Wimbledon men's singles final in July 2022, once again in the Royal box at Centre Court, smartly dressed in a suit. The eldest child of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the young prince seemed confused as he looked down at the crowd during the Trooping of Colour ceremony in London on June 13, 2015. Four years later, at the same event, he was spotted pulling a face while standing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Even as a toddler, Prince George was snapped having a tantrum, including during his first Royal engagement in July 2016. This was to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Royal Air Force with a visit to the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, when he was just two years old. His mix reactions at public events reflect his age, and royal fans have come to adore his amusing and relatable expressions.
Leader Live
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
England's Jamie George excited to join The Lions again
Called up for his third British & Irish Lions tour as cover for injured compatriot Luke Cowan-Dickie, the Saracens hooker was withdrawn from England's second Test side for the clash with Argentina at the Estadio San Juan Bicentenario. It meant that despite being completely fit for a game in which he had been selected, instead George had a watching brief as England completed an impressive 2-0 series victory over Los Pumas, courtesy of a last-gasp Jack van Poortvliet try in a 22-17 success. A proud moment for @J_George2 as he's called up for his third @lionsofficial Tour 🦁@o2 | #WearTheRose And while he would have given anything to be out there with the young England squad that he has relished leading over the past month, the prospect of representing the Lions for a third time after his experiences in 2017 and 2021 meant he was able to accept Andy Farrell's request that he not play for England as initially planned. He explained: 'I prepared like normal for the Test match. I woke up to a few messages asking if I'd seen that Luke had picked up a knock. 'At that stage, I didn't really think too much of it because we had a huge second Test out here in Argentina to play. Then I spoke to both Steve (Borthwick) and Andy and they said that I had to withdraw from the game and be on the next flight out of here. It's pretty surreal. 'The initial conversation was about whether I could play (against Argentina). He (Farrell) also said 'huge congratulations' and what an amazing opportunity I've got on my hands in the next few weeks. I want to go out there and contribute as much as I possibly can and soak it all in because they are very special. 'I've got some journey on my hands. I've put my iPad on charge! I'll get some things downloaded. It's an exciting journey, I'd swim there if I had to because that is how special it is.' George will fly with the England team from San Juan to Buenos Aires. Then when they head to Washington DC for the final game of their tour against the USA, he will fly to Dubai and then onto Brisbane where he will meet up with the Lions ahead of the first Test against the Wallabies. Arriving on Tuesday, George should be able to join the Lions in training on Thursday, their final session before the first Test in Brisbane. While he had initially missed out on selection, George did spend time training with the team in Portugal ahead of their opening fixture against Argentina and in typical fashion, he will look to use that time to ensure he is ready to hit the ground running Down Under. He added: 'I haven't been sent anything already. I've still got all my notes from the initial time, I'm the sort of bloke that writes a lot of stuff down. 'I'll be looking back at those on the plane, I'll have enough time to do that. I pride myself on being as diligent as I possibly can be with my prep so I'll be up to speed and ready to go.' While Ireland duo Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher are in pole position to feature in the first Test against the Wallabies, there is precedent for players to arrive late on Lions tours before making crucial contributions. Among them is Alex Corbisiero, called up mid-tour 12 years ago in Australia before scoring the opening try of the decider against the Wallabies. George could yet be that person this time around, and he departs the England squad with the blessing of Steve Borthwick, even if his late withdrawal from the squad could have been a major disruption. Borthwick said: 'I had a chat with Andy, spoke to Jamie, who said he still wanted to play. I told him to give Andy a call and Andy said he didn't want him to play which was quite understandable. 'Jamie's words were 'I want to play tonight, I really want to play. I want to finish this part of the trip'. I had incredible respect for Jamie before, I now have even more.' Purchase your tickets to the Autumn Nations Series at Allianz Stadium
The Herald Scotland
4 hours ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
England's Jamie George excited to join The Lions again
It meant that despite being completely fit for a game in which he had been selected, instead George had a watching brief as England completed an impressive 2-0 series victory over Los Pumas, courtesy of a last-gasp Jack van Poortvliet try in a 22-17 success. And while he would have given anything to be out there with the young England squad that he has relished leading over the past month, the prospect of representing the Lions for a third time after his experiences in 2017 and 2021 meant he was able to accept Andy Farrell's request that he not play for England as initially planned. He explained: 'I prepared like normal for the Test match. I woke up to a few messages asking if I'd seen that Luke had picked up a knock. 'At that stage, I didn't really think too much of it because we had a huge second Test out here in Argentina to play. Then I spoke to both Steve (Borthwick) and Andy and they said that I had to withdraw from the game and be on the next flight out of here. It's pretty surreal. 'The initial conversation was about whether I could play (against Argentina). He (Farrell) also said 'huge congratulations' and what an amazing opportunity I've got on my hands in the next few weeks. I want to go out there and contribute as much as I possibly can and soak it all in because they are very special. 'I've got some journey on my hands. I've put my iPad on charge! I'll get some things downloaded. It's an exciting journey, I'd swim there if I had to because that is how special it is.' George will fly with the England team from San Juan to Buenos Aires. Then when they head to Washington DC for the final game of their tour against the USA, he will fly to Dubai and then onto Brisbane where he will meet up with the Lions ahead of the first Test against the Wallabies. Arriving on Tuesday, George should be able to join the Lions in training on Thursday, their final session before the first Test in Brisbane. While he had initially missed out on selection, George did spend time training with the team in Portugal ahead of their opening fixture against Argentina and in typical fashion, he will look to use that time to ensure he is ready to hit the ground running Down Under. He added: 'I haven't been sent anything already. I've still got all my notes from the initial time, I'm the sort of bloke that writes a lot of stuff down. 'I'll be looking back at those on the plane, I'll have enough time to do that. I pride myself on being as diligent as I possibly can be with my prep so I'll be up to speed and ready to go.' While Ireland duo Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher are in pole position to feature in the first Test against the Wallabies, there is precedent for players to arrive late on Lions tours before making crucial contributions. Among them is Alex Corbisiero, called up mid-tour 12 years ago in Australia before scoring the opening try of the decider against the Wallabies. George could yet be that person this time around, and he departs the England squad with the blessing of Steve Borthwick, even if his late withdrawal from the squad could have been a major disruption. Borthwick said: 'I had a chat with Andy, spoke to Jamie, who said he still wanted to play. I told him to give Andy a call and Andy said he didn't want him to play which was quite understandable. 'Jamie's words were 'I want to play tonight, I really want to play. I want to finish this part of the trip'. I had incredible respect for Jamie before, I now have even more.' Purchase your tickets to the Autumn Nations Series at Allianz Stadium
South Wales Argus
4 hours ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
England's Jamie George excited to join The Lions again
Called up for his third British & Irish Lions tour as cover for injured compatriot Luke Cowan-Dickie, the Saracens hooker was withdrawn from England's second Test side for the clash with Argentina at the Estadio San Juan Bicentenario. It meant that despite being completely fit for a game in which he had been selected, instead George had a watching brief as England completed an impressive 2-0 series victory over Los Pumas, courtesy of a last-gasp Jack van Poortvliet try in a 22-17 success. And while he would have given anything to be out there with the young England squad that he has relished leading over the past month, the prospect of representing the Lions for a third time after his experiences in 2017 and 2021 meant he was able to accept Andy Farrell's request that he not play for England as initially planned. He explained: 'I prepared like normal for the Test match. I woke up to a few messages asking if I'd seen that Luke had picked up a knock. 'At that stage, I didn't really think too much of it because we had a huge second Test out here in Argentina to play. Then I spoke to both Steve (Borthwick) and Andy and they said that I had to withdraw from the game and be on the next flight out of here. It's pretty surreal. 'The initial conversation was about whether I could play (against Argentina). He (Farrell) also said 'huge congratulations' and what an amazing opportunity I've got on my hands in the next few weeks. I want to go out there and contribute as much as I possibly can and soak it all in because they are very special. 'I've got some journey on my hands. I've put my iPad on charge! I'll get some things downloaded. It's an exciting journey, I'd swim there if I had to because that is how special it is.' George will fly with the England team from San Juan to Buenos Aires. Then when they head to Washington DC for the final game of their tour against the USA, he will fly to Dubai and then onto Brisbane where he will meet up with the Lions ahead of the first Test against the Wallabies. Arriving on Tuesday, George should be able to join the Lions in training on Thursday, their final session before the first Test in Brisbane. While he had initially missed out on selection, George did spend time training with the team in Portugal ahead of their opening fixture against Argentina and in typical fashion, he will look to use that time to ensure he is ready to hit the ground running Down Under. He added: 'I haven't been sent anything already. I've still got all my notes from the initial time, I'm the sort of bloke that writes a lot of stuff down. 'I'll be looking back at those on the plane, I'll have enough time to do that. I pride myself on being as diligent as I possibly can be with my prep so I'll be up to speed and ready to go.' While Ireland duo Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher are in pole position to feature in the first Test against the Wallabies, there is precedent for players to arrive late on Lions tours before making crucial contributions. Among them is Alex Corbisiero, called up mid-tour 12 years ago in Australia before scoring the opening try of the decider against the Wallabies. George could yet be that person this time around, and he departs the England squad with the blessing of Steve Borthwick, even if his late withdrawal from the squad could have been a major disruption. Borthwick said: 'I had a chat with Andy, spoke to Jamie, who said he still wanted to play. I told him to give Andy a call and Andy said he didn't want him to play which was quite understandable. 'Jamie's words were 'I want to play tonight, I really want to play. I want to finish this part of the trip'. I had incredible respect for Jamie before, I now have even more.' Purchase your tickets to the Autumn Nations Series at Allianz Stadium
