New faces in Bok picture
Three foreign-based forwards – Jasper Wiese, Joseph Dweba and Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg – have been linked with the Springbok alignment camps in preparation for the British & Irish Lions series.
Etzebeth takes shot at predicting Lions opponents
Springbok Eben Etzebeth has revealed the lock pairing he expects to start for the British & Irish Lions in the three-Test series against South Africa.
Young guns to fire up Boks at halfback
‘The War Room’ spits out another bolter as Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel convene to pick the Bok halfbacks to beat the Lions in the decider.
Why Jantjies chose Top 14
Elton Jantjies says his drive to be in the Springbok squad to front the British & Irish Lions led to his decision to play in the French Top 14.
Cape Town to host three Lions matches, including first Test
The original schedule for the three-Test series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions is set to change, with Cape Town now likely to host the first match and Johannesburg the last two.
Timely boost for Boks as PSDT, Pollard return
Pieter-Steph du Toit is set to return to action for the Stormers in the opening round of the Rainbow Cup, while Handre Pollard and RG Snyman are also said to be back in training with their respective clubs.
Irishman backs Farrell for Lions captaincy
Paul O’Connell believes England’s ‘standout leader’ Owen Farrell is the ideal candidate to captain the British & Irish Lions on the upcoming tour of South Africa.
Gatland cops more flak as Bath boss weighs in
Bath coach Stuart Hooper has now also lashed out at Warren Gatland over his stand-off with Premiership Rugby over the release and selection of England-based players for the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour.
Tensions mount in Lions camp as Baxter hits out at Gatland
Exeter Chiefs coach Rob Baxter has described the British & Irish Lions’ stance on the release of English Premiership players as ‘disingenuous’ ahead of their eight-match tour of South Africa.
Pick your emergency Bok scrumhalf for the Lions series
Following episode three of The War Room, you’ve locked in your preferred flyhalf and now it’s time to name your starting scrumhalf.
