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New captain to lead B&I Lions into battle

Coach Warren Gatland has named a new captain to lead a much-changed British & Irish Lions team for their rematch against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Cronje at flyhalf for transformed Sharks

The inclusion of Lionel Cronje is one of 11 personnel changes to the Sharks’ starting lineup for their second match against the British & Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Franco Mostert of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Mostert could be the Boks’ unsung hero against B&I Lions

Franco Mostert is one of the Springboks’ most underrated players and would be fully deserving of a starting berth against the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

B&I Lions determined to “make tour work” in SA

All but two British and Irish Lions players are likely to be available for a hastily arranged match against the Sharks on Saturday following new Covid-19 tests, according to Lions managing director Ben Calveley.

SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Valiant effort from Thaakir Abrahams of the Cell C Sharks to tackle the try scorer Josh Adams of the British & Irish Lions during the Tour match between Cell C Sharks and British and Irish Lions at Emirates Airline Park on July 07, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Confirmed: B&I Lions to face Sharks again

The British & Irish Lions will play back-to-back matches against the Sharks after Saturday’s encounter with the Bulls had to be called off, it was announced on Thursday.

Rugby - Tour match - Sharks v British and Irish Lions - Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South Africa - July 7, 2021 Sharks' Jaden Hendrikse in action REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko - UP1EH771FRUNR

Sharks set for rematch against the B&I Lions

The British & Irish Lions look to be in line for a second successive tour match against the Sharks after Saturday’s encounter with the Bulls had to be called off, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Lions tour needs SA A game to build some hype

The importance of the SA A game against the British & Irish Lions has skyrocketed, not only to offer some much-needed competitive preparation in both camps, but also to breathe some excitement into a stop-start tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Van der Merwe puts Boks on red alert

British & Irish Lions wing Duhan van der Merwe thundered through the Sharks on Wednesday night to score a hat-trick and validate pre-tour speculation that he would present a clear and present danger to South Africa’s vaunted defence, writes ZELIM NEL.

Sharks-Lions game to go ahead

The Sharks’ clash with the British & Irish Lions will go ahead despite a Covid-19 scare in the camp of the touring team earlier on Wednesday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

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.