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.
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.
Fassi: I just backed my instincts
Springbok Aphelele Fassi has opened up about his dream Test debut against Georgia at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Lions coach: Don’t write Alun Wyn Jones off
Lions kicking coach Neil Jenkins says Alun Wyn Jones should never be written off amid reports that the veteran second rower may yet still appear for the Lions.
Teams: Lions vs B&I Lions
Check out the match-day squads for the opening match of the much-anticipated British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa between the tourists and the Sigma Lions at Ellis Park.
Lawes: B&I Lions will look to impose themselves physically
British & Irish Lions flanker Courtney Lawes has stated that his side will look to lay down a marker in their first game on tour and impose themselves physically upon the Sigma Lions.
Lions to have ‘full go’ against B&I namesakes
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says his team will have to be “brave” when they host the British & Irish Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Jones set for “miracle” Lions tour return?
Warren Gatland believes Alun Wyn Jones can make a sensational recovery and still potentially feature for the British & Irish Lions in the three-Test series against South Africa.
Stick: Time for Boks to start from scratch, make new memories
Calling on his own experience of facing the British & Irish Lions as a player in 2009, Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has opened up on the tourists’ threat ahead of the Test series later this month. DYLAN JACK reports.
