Take a look at the match-day squads for the crucial second Test of the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa between the visitors and Springboks at Cape Town Stadium. (more…)
Stick comes out to bat for Rassie, slams Gatland
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has come out in defence of Rassie Erasmus, saying that World Rugby cannot possibly take action against him without also taking steps against Warren Gatland.
Rugby Australia slams Rassie’s comments about Berry
Rugby Australia has condemned the commentary from South Africa’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus surrounding the performance of Nic Berry.
Skinstad: Rassie’s always been innovative
Former Springbok captain Bob Skinstad believes that while Rassie Erasmus’ controversial video was a risky move, South Africa’s director of rugby ‘has got a point’ regarding officiating inconsistencies.
Lions skipper: Refs have hardest job in rugby
British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones reacted on Thursday to South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus’ criticism of the refereeing in the first Test by saying “match officials have the hardest job in rugby”.
Watch: Illegal scrumming & mauling (1st Test)
Jonathan Mokuena picks out a few moments at scrum and maul time where he believes the British & Irish Lions engaged in illegal tactics in the first Test against the Springboks.
Watch: Boks’ kicking & countering (1st Test)
Swys de Bruin has questioned whether the Springboks’ kicking game off Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard is something they should persist with for the second Test against the British & Irish Lions.
Woodward takes another swipe at Rassie
Former British & Irish Lions coach Clive Woodward has fired back at Rassie Erasmus, saying the SA director of rugby is hot and bothered in comparison to Warren Gatland’s “statesmanlike” behaviour.
Preview: Springboks vs Lions (2nd Test)
Mark Keohane is joined by Scott Gibbs to preview the vital second Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Watch: Rassie on ref talk in the media
SA director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has addressed the conversation around calling out referees’ integrity in the media.
