B&I Lions to host Japan before SA tour

The British & Irish Lions will host Japan at Scotland’s Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday, 26 June 2021 in a historic Test ahead of their tour to South Africa.

Pollard: I’ll be fit to face B&I Lions

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard hopes to be back playing around the end of April next year and is enjoying being back home in Paarl to recover from his ACL injury.

Habana reflects on 2009 Lions series

Bryan Habana has singled out a particular play during the 2009 Test series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions as one of the best moments in his career.

From the mag: Matter of pride

Excitement is rapidly building as the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour looms, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

SA Rugby swamped with Lions ticket applications

SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has confirmed that the union received 323,964 local applications for tickets to attend the eight matches of next year’s British & Irish Lions tour.

Leonard: Lions have to match Boks’ physicality

British & Irish Lions chairman Jason Leonard shares his thoughts on the upcoming tour of South Africa in 2021.

Mtawarira: I’m sorry Phil, but I had no choice

Former Springbok prop Beast Mtawarira says it was a ‘huge honour’ to be a part of the team’s series win over the British & Irish Lions in 2009.

McGeechan: Lions series like three WC finals

Ian McGeechan has likened the Springboks versus the British & Irish Lions three-Test series in South Africa to three successive World Cup finals.

PE’s rich history with Lions set for next chapter

The city of Port Elizabeth’s rich history with the British & Irish Lions continues in 2021 when the tourists visit PE for the 14th successive time, dating back to 1891.

Steyn’s impact against the Lions can’t be forgotten

Former wing Casper Steyn will be among those who should be honoured when the Vodacom Bulls play the British & Irish Lions at Loftus on 17 July 2021.