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The Pacers insisted Monday that there were adjustments to be made, although the task of dealing with James and the shooters that surround him present a stern test.

Souths will present a stern test in a game that acts as the pinnacle of the new World Club Series, and with the gargantuan Burgess twins, George and Thomas, heading their challenge, they are justifiable favourites.

And one of those top-seven teams, Canada, will present a stern test today after beating England twice on their way to winning the Nations Cup tournament in 2013, although Hunter's side got their revenge in the autumn internationals later that year.

Los Guaraníes will present a sterner test than Los Ticos did last night.

Second, Sudan presents a stern test of the "African solutions to African problems" mantra.

A 4-2 victoverover Pakistan in their opening group game had raised British hopes, but the Dutch, silver medal winners in Athens in 2004, presented a sterner test.

After March 9th the new government will face a stern test at an EU summit on March 24th-25th.

Ally McCoist concedes Rangers face a stern test in aiming to finish their League One campaign unbeaten.

Cardiff face a stern test of their promotion credentials on Saturday when they welcome Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup says his side face a stern test at Norwich City in the Premier League on Sunday.

Each will face a stern test if it can advance.