Gatland explains choice of replacement captain

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland believes Conor Murray will rise to the responsibility of captaining the team as the scrumhalf now embarks on his third tour.

Kolbe: Duhan has everything a wing needs

Cheslin Kolbe, fresh from winning the French Top 14 title with Toulouse, says he is relishing the prospect of facing the “unbelievable” Duhan van der Merwe in the Bok series against the British & Irish Lions.

Boks will need to believe in what they can achieve

The Springboks will need to be as mentally strong as they are physically prepared, in order to be competitive against the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Watch: Kolbe’s 50m drop goal

Check out this incredible drop goal from Cheslin Kolbe, who started at fullback as Toulouse beat La Rochelle 18-8 in the Top 14 final on Friday.

Mbonambi: Boks will be ready for Test-match intensity

Bongi Mbonambi says there has been an accelerated intensity about the Springboks’ preparations as they seek to rediscover “high international standards” after such an extended period out of Test rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Leopards v SWD Eagles match cancelled

The Currie Cup First Division match between the Leopards and SWD Eagles, scheduled for Potchefstroom on Saturday, has been cancelled in line with Covid-19 protocols.

Playing selector: Reinach to crack bomb squad?

Not many surprises are expected in the Springboks’ starting lineup for the British & Irish Lions series, but the bench will require some changes. Editor CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look.

PSDT: Once-wounded warrior now back on the hunt

The return to fitness and form of Pieter-Steph du Toit should set alarm bells ringing for the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Lions lose Bok stalwart to season-ending injury

The Lions have confirmed that Willem Alberts has sustained a high-grade tear of his right hamstring muscle and will likely be out for the remainder of the Currie Cup.

Kolbe races Bok game changers into Lions series

SA Rugby magazine picks five players who could be match-winners for the Boks against the British & Irish Lions.