Duhan: Lions tour ‘was the best eight weeks of my life’

South African-born Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe has opened up about his experience of touring his country of birth with the British & Irish Lions earlier this year.

Curious absence of RG Snyman amplifies Bok success

While the mysterious absence of RG Snyman has depowered the Bomb Squad, it has magnified South Africa’s achievements in 2021, writes ZELIM NEL.

Lions, Duhan feast on error-filled Sharks

The British & Irish Lions put a Covid-impacted day behind them by punishing a poor Sharks performance with a 54-7 victory in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

Terblanche: Boks the underdogs, but will win Lions series

Former Springbok Stefan Terblanche has shared his predictions for the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa in July.

Mostert: Lions locks are world class

World Cup-winning lock Franco Mostert has predicted that the battle among the tall timber would be critical as the Springboks prepare for a busy few weeks of top-class international action.

B&I Lions coach: Door still open for Test bolters

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says he and his coaching staff don’t have any “preconceived ideas” about the Test team that will face the Springboks next month.

Duhan to make B&I Lions debut

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has named his side to take on Japan at Murrayfield on Saturday for The Lions 1888 Cup.

Bok fans have their say on 46-man squad

Following the announcement of the extended 46-man Springbok squad to face the British & Irish Lions, readers had the option of making one change to the squad.

Wiese backed as Vermeulen replacement

Jasper Wiese has been given a ringing endorsement to cover for Duane Vermeulen should the Springbok veteran not recover in time for the British & Irish Lions series.

Vermeulen undergoes surgery, opens up on injury

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has given an update on his injury situation, having had to undergo surgery on his ankle.