McGeechan backs Itoje to lead Lions
Sir Ian McGeechan backs England lock Maro Itoje to lead the British & Irish Lions in the first Test against the Springboks in 2021.
Sexton keen to front Boks on Lions tour
Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton is hopeful of earning selection for the British & Irish Lions squad for their 2021 tour of South Africa.
How Bakkies stunned Lions scrumhalf
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions scrumhalf Mike Phillips has recalled how he was stunned by a chirp from former Springbok lock Bakkies Botha.
Kolbe reflects on his World Cup try
Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe says his unforgettable try in the World Cup final was beyond his wildest dreams, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Powell tackling unexpected challenge
Blitzboks coach Neil Powell says the fact that the Olympics and British & Lions tour to South Africa could run concurrently in 2021 means he may need to rethink his plans for the squad to take to the Games.
‘Lions need captain to challenge Bok DNA’
Paul O’Connell believes the key to success for the British & Irish Lions in 2021 is to select a captain capable of beating the Springboks at their own game.
Cricket snub set Barrett on rugby path
Utility back Jordie Barrett has revealed the circumstances that almost drove him to quit rugby and take up cricket full time.
Steyn eyes Lions series
Frans Steyn has highlighted the difference in his awareness and appreciation of the Boks’ 2007 and 2019 World Cup wins, and his hopes of facing the 2021 Lions next year.
‘Springboks love Lions challenge’
Veteran prop Beast Mtawarira has predicted the Springboks’ high-profile three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions next year could go to a decider.
Pichot wants Lions to go global
World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot says he would like to see the British & Irish Lions modernise and play on a ‘worldwide scale’.
