Ex-Stormer: Duhan’s going to light up South Africa
Former Stormers, Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts has backed Duhan van der Merwe to make a significant impact in the Lions’ three-Test series against the Springboks.
Bet of the year: Boks to beat Lions
The MoneyMan and Oliver Keohane look at the early markets for the Lions tour. Odds on the Springboks to take the series stand at a surprising 2.25 and if you’ve got the cash, locking in these odds could be the bet of the year.
Watch: The Boks will be prepared for the Lions
Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers and Wales centre Jamie Roberts – opponents during the 2009 British & Irish Lions series – chat about which centre combination could face Damian de Allende and Lukhanyo Am.
Watch: Squidge Rugby’s 2021 Lions squad analysis
Squidge Rugby runs his eye over the 37-man British & Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa, which was packed with surprises.
‘Snorlax’, ‘Bieber’: Brilliant 2021 Lions nicknames
Following last week’s British & Irish Lions squad announcement, check out some of the players’ nicknames and the reasons they were given them.
Lions coach, players take pay cut for SA series
The British & Irish Lions players have reportedly accepted their lowest pay since 2009 for the upcoming tour of South Africa due to the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Marler: Lions must take psychiatrist to SA
England prop Joe Marler has urged the British & Irish Lions to bring a clinical psychiatrist with them when they tour South Africa later this year.
All Blacks opt against proposed Bok friendly
SA Rugby has reportedly attempted to secure a Test match against the All Blacks as a warm-up for the upcoming British & Irish Lions series.
World Rugby confirms mid-year Test schedule
A strong revised programme of men’s Test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed on an amended schedule within the existing window.
Bok watch: Players hitting form at right time
Here’s a closer look at how the Springbok players are performing in leagues around the world in the lead-up to the much-anticipated three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.
