Robertson keen to assist Farrell with Lions defence
Crusaders boss Scott Robertson says his desire to work with the British & Irish Lions doesn’t necessarily have to be as an assistant coach.
Smit: I’ve never experienced nerves like that
Former Springbok captain John Smit has reflected on the 2009 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa, and revealed how the series brought about unique ‘pressure’.
How Smit got Leonard’s Lions kit
Former British & Irish Lions prop Jason Leonard has recounted how he came to give a young John Smit his Lions kit during their tour of South Africa in 1997.
Boks need to get back up to speed
As the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour looms, South Africa’s players will need to regain a physical and mental edge, writes former Springbok captain JEAN DE VILLIERS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Roux: Range of price points for the public
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux says the introduction of four tiers of pricing for all 2021 British & Irish Lions matches – unlike the one-price-fits-all approach – is a considerable difference from the 2009 tour.
Ticket pricing announced for B&I Lions tour
Test-match ticket prices will range in categories from R500 to R3,000 for the highly-anticipated British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 2021.
Stick: It will be like revenge
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says facing the British & Irish Lions was one of the best experiences of his career and he cannot wait for next year’s tour to begin.
English clubs must protect Lions players
UK rugby scribe Daniel Schofield believes English Premiership clubs must provide proper time for rest to its leading players, especially in the lead-up to the British & Irish Lions tour next year.
Watch: Hamilton picks his B&I Lions XV
Former Scotland lock Jim Hamilton has named the British & Irish Lions starting lineup he would like to see face the Springboks in the first Test of next year’s tour.
Itoje at flank in O’Driscoll’s Lions XV
Former British & Irish Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll has named a starting lineup of players he would like to see face the Springboks in the opening Test of next year’s tour.
