Smit: I’ve never experienced nerves like that
Former Springbok captain John Smit has reflected on the 2009 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa, and revealed how the series brought about unique ‘pressure’.
Saders confident of retaining Razor’s services
Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge says Scott Robertson will still be the franchise’s head of coach next year even if he takes a role with the British & Irish Lions.
How Smit got Leonard’s Lions kit
Former British & Irish Lions prop Jason Leonard has recounted how he came to give a young John Smit his Lions kit during their tour of South Africa in 1997.
Bowe expects ‘incredible’ Lions series
Former Ireland and British & Irish Lions wing Tommy Bowe has warned the visitors to expect a tough series against the Springboks during their 2021 tour of South Africa.
Crusaders boss keen on coaching with B&I Lions
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has confirmed he has reached out to Warren Gatland to express interest in forming part of the British & Irish Lions coaching group next year.
Boks need to get back up to speed
As the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour looms, South Africa’s players will need to regain a physical and mental edge, writes former Springbok captain JEAN DE VILLIERS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Rewind: Inside the Bok change room (2009)
Look back at Peter de Villiers’ post-match speech following the Springboks’ series-clinching victory over the British & Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld in 2009.
B&I Lions tour tickets go on sale
Tickets from as little as R100 for next year’s British & Irish Lions tour will be available from 2 September following SA Rugby’s announcement of the prices and ballot process on Tuesday.
Money Man Show: Lions tour will be a huge occasion
With South Africa unlikely to bid for a World Cup anytime soon, the British & Irish Lions will be the biggest event on our shores for quite some time. The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss what you must do to ensure you get your hands on a ticket.
Lions tour contingencies under consideration
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux says there will be a ‘serious reconsideration’ of next year’s British & Irish Lions tour if the current Covid-19 pandemic prevents fans from travelling. DYLAN JACK reports.
