B&I Lions: The schedule is the schedule

British & Irish Lions assistant coach Neil Jenkins has shed further light on why they have refused to accommodate Rassie Erasmus’ request to play a second game against South Africa A on Saturday.

Watch: Lions have more to lose against SA A

The MoneyMan is joined by Mark Keohane and Scott Gibbs to discuss Wednesday’s clash between South Africa A and the British & Irish Lions.

Stick: Boks can build hope, show unity amid violence

Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks want to try to build hope while spreading positive energy amid outbreaks of violence and looting around the country.

Kolbe has vital intel on Gats’ Lions

Cheslin Kolbe says the British & Irish Lions have a dynamic backline composition, but believes his knowledge of playing against them in the northern hemisphere could be advantageous to South Africa.

Stormers in line to face Lions as planned

The scheduled game between the Stormers and British & Irish Lions is set to go ahead on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Murray to give Lions kickstart

The match against South Africa A will serve as a test of scrumhalf Conor Murray’s ability to rally the British & Irish Lions pack for a performance that makes the world champions sit up and take notice.

Poll: Who is the Bok you can’t wait to see?

It’s been a long wait for Cheslin Kolbe fans to see their hero in action on South African soil, but is his return the most eagerly anticipated by Springbok supporters?

Erasmus optimistic of Boks’ readiness for Lions series

Rassie Erasmus is confident the Springboks will be able to field a strong lineup and be ready for the intensity of the first Test against the British & Irish Lions despite their camp being affected by Covid-19.

Injured Vermeulen has ‘outside chance’ for final Test

Rassie Erasmus says there is an “outside chance” that Duane Vermeulen could be available for the third Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions.

Powerful SA A team named to tackle B&I Lions

A star-studded SA A team has been named to take on the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town on Wednesday as the Springboks aim to accelerate their match preparation ahead of the three-Test series.