British & Irish Lions assistant coach Robin McBryde has suggested the tourists were left exasperated by the “lack of foresight” from World Rugby after having to appoint South African Marius Jonker as the series TMO.
Check out this clip as legendary former Springbok scrumhalf Fourie du Preez reflects on the decisive second Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions in 2009.
Warren Gatland is reportedly furious that South African Marius Jonker, rather than a neutral official, has been appointed as the TMO for the Test series between the British & Irish Lions and the Springboks.
The three-match contest between the Boks and British & Irish Lions could rank as one of the most unforgettable series of all time, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has suggested a couple of recent training sessions have been “tougher” than some of the warm-up games they played.
Grant Williams and Curwin Bosch will form the Sharks halfback combination when the Durban-based side face the Cheetahs on Saturday afternoon after a protracted delay in Currie Cup action.
Bok coach Jacques Nienaber has acknowledged there is very little that separates the three World Cup-winning scrumhalves in the national squad. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Alun Wyn Jones says that to captain the British & Irish Lions in the first Test against the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday will be “very special”.
The Griquas surged to a 41-31 win over the Lions on Wednesday in a match that ended with the hosts playing with just 13 men at Ellis Park.
Coach Warren Gatland says the British & Irish Lions are expecting an aerial bombardment from the Springboks, but reiterates they’ve had conversations about ensuring they don’t kick on to Cheslin Kolbe.
