After an impressive first-half performance, Jaden Hendrikse was shown a red card for this act of foul play early in the second half when the scores were level at 26-26 between the Sharks and British & Irish Lions.
A few weeks ago Duane Vermeulen posted a video of him undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy as he continued his rehabilitation from a serious ankle injury, while on Friday the Bulls posted a one-minute teaser of him “destroying everything in his path”.
Handre Pollard says he is so grateful to have returned to fitness in time to face the British & Irish Lions after worrying at one point that he “might not be ready” in time.
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says he expects all three Tests against the Springboks to be played in Cape Town.
Franco Mostert is one of the Springboks’ most underrated players and would be fully deserving of a starting berth against the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
All but two British and Irish Lions players are likely to be available for a hastily arranged match against the Sharks on Saturday following new Covid-19 tests, according to Lions managing director Ben Calveley.
The British & Irish Lions look to be in line for a second successive tour match against the Sharks after Saturday’s encounter with the Bulls had to be called off, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The importance of the SA A game against the British & Irish Lions has skyrocketed, not only to offer some much-needed competitive preparation in both camps, but also to breathe some excitement into a stop-start tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Check out the post-match reaction as well as some of Duhan van der Merwe’s standout efforts that had him walk away with the man-of-the-match award against the Sharks.
American Major League Rugby side the Houston SaberCats have announced that former Bok coach Heyneke Meyer will become their new director of rugby.
