Ahead of the series against the British & Irish Lions, Squidge Rugby looks at why Duane Vermeulen is so important to the Boks’ defensive set-up, and what the Springboks have tweaked after a 608-day absence from Test rugby.
South African-born Duhan van der Merwe made a big splash in his first tour match for the British & Irish Lions but, in a world where it was possible, would he earn a start for the Springboks in this series?
Coach Warren Gatland has paid tribute to his British & Irish Lions players following their victory over the Sharks on Wednesday after what he said was a “surreal day and a real challenge”.
Look back at this memorable footrace between British & Irish Lions centre Brian O’Driscoll and Sharks wing Lwazi Mvovo during their clash in Durban twelve years ago.
SA Rugby magazine identifies key players from the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions who could be set for a big Test series.
Check out the squads for the second match of the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa between the tourists and the Sharks at Ellis Park. (more…)
Follow the live action as the Sharks take on the British & Irish Lions in Johannesburg.
Sam Simmonds believes his selection in the British & Irish Lions starting XV against the Sharks is the perfect opportunity to repay coach Warren Gatland’s faith in him.
Sharks coach Sean Everitt says Wednesday’s match against the British & Irish Lions will be massive for halfback pair Jaden Hendrikse and Curwin Bosch after they were left out of the Springbok squad for the Test series. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
The return of captain Phepsi Buthelezi is the only change to the Sharks starting lineup for Wednesday’s game against the British & Irish Lions at Ellis Park.
