‘Snorlax’, ‘Bieber’: Brilliant 2021 Lions nicknames
Following last week’s British & Irish Lions squad announcement, check out some of the players’ nicknames and the reasons they were given them.
Lions coach, players take pay cut for SA series
The British & Irish Lions players have reportedly accepted their lowest pay since 2009 for the upcoming tour of South Africa due to the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Marler: Lions must take psychiatrist to SA
England prop Joe Marler has urged the British & Irish Lions to bring a clinical psychiatrist with them when they tour South Africa later this year.
World Rugby confirms mid-year Test schedule
A strong revised programme of men’s Test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed on an amended schedule within the existing window.
Bok watch: Players hitting form at right time
Here’s a closer look at how the Springbok players are performing in leagues around the world in the lead-up to the much-anticipated three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.
Stander is Gatland’s biggest miss
The results are in, and SARugbymag.co.za readers have decided that Ireland loose forward CJ Stander is the most valuable player left out of Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions squad.
Calls for fan attendance during Lions tour intensify
SA Rugby and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture have officially asked the national Covid-19 ministerial advisory committee to consider filling stadiums up to at least 50% capacity during the 2021 British & Irish Lions series.
Gatland: Rugby will be the easy part of the tour
Warren Gatland says looking after the mental health of his British & Irish Lions players could be his toughest challenge as they prepare for up to 10 weeks in a bio-bubble.
Bok boss reacts to Lions squad
Find out what Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber had to say following the unveiling of Warren Gatland’s 37-man British & Irish Lions squad.
Watch: Live reactions to Lions squad announcement
Take a moment to enjoy the reactions to the announcement of the 37-man British & Irish Lions squad from some of the players, and their families, friends and teammates.
