Jones restored as Lions captain and Test contender

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has all but confirmed that Alun Wyn Jones will feature in the 23-man squad for the first Test against the Springboks this Saturday.

Bok coach: We got answers to important questions

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has expressed his disappointment in the 17-14 defeat South Africa A suffered by the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, saying the result did matter in the bigger scheme of things.

Ratings: Reinach and Fassi shine for SA A, Goosen fires for Bulls

South Africa A suffered a disappointing 17-14 loss against the Bulls a week away from the first Test against the British & Irish Lions. CRAIG LEWIS looks past the result to rate some of the top SA A performers.

Rassie calls for officiating clarity, highlights incidents

The intensity of the buildup to the first Test between the Boks and British & Irish Lions has continued to intensify amid ‘differing’ views shared by the coaches over foul play incidents this past Wednesday.

Boks’ ‘superior discontent’ can’t be matched

The Springboks have once again demonstrated their penchant for displaying ‘superior discontent’ in a week where South Africa as a nation also refused to be defeated, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Sharks, Van der Mescht part ways with immediate effect

The Sharks have confirmed that JJ van der Mescht has been granted an early release in the hopes of the big lock finding “renewed motivation to work on his fitness and discipline” in France.

Boks: We share your pain South Africa, let’s start the healing

The Springboks have shared a message calling for South Africa to start a period of healing after a week of unrest has ravaged the country.

Watch: Inspiring message from Beast

Check out this superb video as Beast Mtawarira calls on supporters to get behind the Springboks and to be “stronger together, stronger forever”.

Jones completes Lions comeback, Marcus Smith at 10

Alun Wyn Jones has made a remarkable return from injury to be named on the bench for the British & Irish Lions’ final tour game against the Stormers on Saturday.

Gatland: You won’t see me doing that

Check out what Warren Gatland had to say following the British & Irish Lions’ game against SA A, including a quip about Rassie Erasmus conducting “water boy” duties.