Davids: RG has “small chance” of playing in Lions series

Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids has confirmed that lock RG Snyman has left the squad to undergo a skin graft on the burns he suffered last month.

Nienaber: Willemse can be a valuable utility option

Jacques Nienaber has hinted that Damian Willemse could be a successor of sorts to Frans Steyn as a player capable of covering multiple positions in the backline.

Lions coach hoping for tougher tests before tackling Boks

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland said on Saturday he hoped his team would face tougher opposition as they build towards a three-Test series against the world champion Springboks.

No fireworks from Finn as tourists fail to dazzle

Finn Russell’s starting debut for the British & Irish Lions was notable for the absence of the anticipated pyrotechnics display, writes ZELIM NEL.

RECAP: Lions vs B&L Lions

Look back at the live action from Ellis Park as the Lions hosted the British and Irish Lions.

Clinical British & Irish Lions start tour on a high

Wings Josh Adams and Louis Rees-Zammit were front and centre as the British & Irish Lions delivered a statement performance to take down the local Lions at Ellis Park in their tour opener on Saturday.

Ireland hold off spirited Japan in nine-try thriller

An Ireland side missing many of their first-choice players did enough to hold out against Japan and get revenge for their World Cup defeat.

All Blacks rout Tonga in terrible advert for ‘Test’ rugby

Will Jordan scored five tries as the All Blacks ran in a century of points against a woefully understrength Tonga team in Auckland on Saturday.

Player ratings: PSDT, Fassi fire for Boks

Aphelele Fassi enjoyed a memorable Test debut, while Pieter-Steph du Toit sent out a reminder of his class against Georgia on Friday night. CRAIG LEWIS rates the triumphant Boks following their 40-9 win.

Fassi shines as Boks overpower Georgia

The Springboks shook off a rusty start to put six tries past Georgia in a 40-9 victory to give Jacques Nienaber a winning start as head coach. DYLAN JACK reports.