Warren Gatland is reportedly furious that South African Marius Jonker, rather than a neutral official, has been appointed as the TMO for the Test series between the British & Irish Lions and the Springboks.
Versatile forward Rynhardt Elstadt says the Springboks’ substitutes have a responsibility to uphold the reputation of the ‘bomb squad’ by lifting the intensity when the Boks front the British & Irish Lions.
The three-match contest between the Boks and British & Irish Lions could rank as one of the most unforgettable series of all time, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Mark Keohane is joined by Lions great Scott Gibbs and Zelim Nel to preview the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Former international referee Alain Rolland has called on World Rugby to investigate the Springboks’ use of Rassie Erasmus as the team’s water carrier.
SARugbymag.co.za highlights some of the mouthwatering duels to look forward to in the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions in Cape Town on Saturday.
Duhan van der Merwe’s achievements should be truly appreciated by South Africans, writes former Springbok STEFAN TERBLANCHE.
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has suggested a couple of recent training sessions have been “tougher” than some of the warm-up games they played.
SARugbymag.co.za readers have had their say about the match-day squad Jacques Nienaber selected for first Test against the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town on Saturday.
Industrious eighthman Evan Roos continues to be a standout performer for the Stormers and Western Province. Would you like to see him included in an expanded Springbok training squad in the coming months?
