Boks to play two warm-up Tests for Lions series
The Springboks will make their much-anticipated return to international action in two July Test matches to warm up for the British & Irish Lions series.
Stander is Gatland’s biggest miss
The results are in, and SARugbymag.co.za readers have decided that Ireland loose forward CJ Stander is the most valuable player left out of Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions squad.
Calls for fan attendance during Lions tour intensify
SA Rugby and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture have officially asked the national Covid-19 ministerial advisory committee to consider filling stadiums up to at least 50% capacity during the 2021 British & Irish Lions series.
Watch: Emotional Sinckler opens up after B&I Lions snub
England and Bristol Bears prop Kyle Sinckler couldn’t hide his emotions after describing what a ‘difficult week’ it had been after being omitted from Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions touring squad to South Africa.
B&I Lions tour to start and end in Joburg
The British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa will start with clashes against the Lions and Sharks at Ellis Park, while the final two Tests are set to be hosted at FNB Stadium.
Watch: I’d pick Duhan at 11 vs Boks
Former Bok captain Jean de Villiers chats about the exciting prospect of seeing British & Irish Lions wings Duhan van der Merwe and Louis Rees-Zammit face the Springboks during this year’s tour to South Africa.
Bok boss reacts to Lions squad
Find out what Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber had to say following the unveiling of Warren Gatland’s 37-man British & Irish Lions squad.
Watch: Live reactions to Lions squad announcement
Take a moment to enjoy the reactions to the announcement of the 37-man British & Irish Lions squad from some of the players, and their families, friends and teammates.
Duhan selection is the one mini masterstroke by Gatland
Warren Gatland mystified with several notable omissions from the British & Irish Lions squad, but the selection of Duhan van der Merwe was spot on, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Do the Boks have anything to fear?
‘The War Room’ is operating once again. Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel react to the announcement of the British & Irish Lions squad to challenge the Boks in South Africa.
