Ruan Venter returns to the flank for the Lions as they take on Leinster at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
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Venter returns to flank as Lions target Leinster in Dublin
Ruan Venter is back at flank as the Lions face Leinster in Dublin on Saturday.
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