UK-based Lions tour receives boost
The British & Irish Lions board is said have to received support from the government to host this year’s series against the Springboks in the United Kingdom.
Farrell coy about potential Lions gig
Andy Farrell hopes to have greater clarity on a potential coaching role with the British & Irish Lions by the end of the month but insists his Ireland commitments will take precedence.
O’Connell names five players set for Lions call-up
Ireland great Paul O’Connell has identified the five players he believes are ‘nailed on’ for British & Irish Lions selection for the tour of South Africa later this year.
Lions postponement unlikely, broadcasters prefer SA
The British & Irish Lions Series scheduled to take place this July is unlikely to be postponed, but the possibility of a UK and Ireland based ‘tour’ has not yet been precluded.
‘Lions tour needs to go ahead this year’
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones believes the highly anticipated British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa should go ahead this year as scheduled.
Why Boks must go into Lions den to save 2021 series
Mark Keohane, on IOL, writes that the world champion Springboks must play the British & Irish Lions in 2021 or wait until 2033 to face the famed men in red.
Woodward wants Lions to ‘send out message to Boks’
Former England coach Clive Woodward says the British & Irish Lions outperforming the Springboks is one of his wish-list items for the 2021 sporting calendar.
McGeechan calls for Itoje to replace Jones as Lions skipper
Sir Ian McGeechan says England lock Maro Itoje should captain the British & Irish Lions on their tour of South Africa in 2021 instead of Alun Wyn Jones who is ‘no longer a potential starter’.
Could Proudfoot be in line for B&I Lions gig?
Eddie Jones says British & Irish Lions Warren Gatland has made contact with the England coaching staff ahead of next year’s tour of South Africa.
SA Rugby eyes 2021 home Tests
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has confirmed they are in discussion with World Rugby to gain permission to arrange at least three Tests before the Boks play the Lions next year.
