Tight contests are often tilted by a memorable moment in the match and so the SARugbymag.co.za writers have predicted which player will produce the magic in the crunch first Test between the Springboks and 2021 British & Irish Lions.
We take a look at four sets of brothers who went on to represent two different nations in Test rugby throughout the years.
Duhan van der Merwe’s powerful tour debut for the British & Irish Lions raised questions around whether the SA-born finisher was good enough to start for the Springboks. Interestingly, a SA Rugby magazine reader poll delivered telling results.
South African-born Duhan van der Merwe made a big splash in his first tour match for the British & Irish Lions but, in a world where it was possible, would he earn a start for the Springboks in this series?
British & Irish Lions wing Duhan van der Merwe thundered through the Sharks on Wednesday night to score a hat-trick and validate pre-tour speculation that he would present a clear and present danger to South Africa’s vaunted defence, writes ZELIM NEL.
Take a look at the match-day squads for Saturday’s first-ever encounter between Japan and the British & Irish Lions, who will play their first game on home soil since 2005. (more…)
British & Irish Lions wing Duhan van der Merwe opens up about leaving the Bulls as a youngster, older brother Akker’s continued motivation and being selected for the prestigious touring side.
Go behind the scenes for an immersive look inside the British & Irish Lions camp during their first week of preparation for Saturday’s match against Japan and subsequent tour to South Africa.
British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has named his side to take on Japan at Murrayfield on Saturday for The Lions 1888 Cup.
Take a look at images of the British & Irish Lions squad who started training on the Channel Island of Jersey in preparation of their tour of South Africa.
