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.

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.

Duhan in, Stander out as B&I Lions name squad

Duhan van der Merwe has earned inclusion in the British & Irish Lions’ confirmed squad, but there’s no space for CJ Stander in the touring team that will be led by Alun Wyn Jones.

Jones to lead British & Irish Lions

It has been confirmed that the British & Irish Lions will be captained by veteran Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones on the tour to South Africa.

Nama Xaba: Remember the name!

Of all the young players worth getting excited about in South African rugby currently, Stormers flank Nama Xaba ranks right up there among the best of them, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Back Kolisi to find best form before B&I Lions series

The next five rounds of the Rainbow Cup SA will be of critical importance for Siya Kolisi to regain some eye-catching form ahead of the British & Irish Lions series, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Watch: Kolbe moments of magic

Check out some of these standout moments from Cheslin Kolbe, who was once again in sensational form in Toulouse’s win over Bordeaux.

Watch: Red-card incident in Stormers-Sharks clash

Check out the incident that saw Seabelo Senatla red-carded for taking out Aphelele Fassi in the air.

SA’s entry to Europe is a moving target

The possibility of the Rainbow Cup SA offering a ticket to the Champions Cup for the winner would be a game-changer for the competition, but entry to Europe remains a moving target. writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Pollard back for Montpellier after injury layoff

Handre Pollard will make his return from a lengthy injury layoff after being named on the bench for Montpellier’s European Challenge Cup clash against Bath this Saturday.