Cronje at flyhalf for transformed Sharks
The inclusion of Lionel Cronje is one of 11 personnel changes to the Sharks’ starting lineup for their second match against the British & Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Pumas would’ve loved to face B&I Lions if possible
Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse says they would have loved the opportunity to play against the British & Irish Lions, but explained that their Currie Cup schedule would make such a fixture tricky.
Gatland lauds victorious Lions after ‘surreal’ day
Coach Warren Gatland has paid tribute to his British & Irish Lions players following their victory over the Sharks on Wednesday after what he said was a “surreal day and a real challenge”.
Lions, Duhan feast on error-filled Sharks
The British & Irish Lions put a Covid-impacted day behind them by punishing a poor Sharks performance with a 54-7 victory in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Watch: Lions media conference before Sharks clash
Check out what Lions coach Warren Gatland had to say about Springbok Pieter-Steph du Toit, Englishman Sam Simmonds and Euro 2020.
Simmonds out to prove his worth against Sharks
Sam Simmonds believes his selection in the British & Irish Lions starting XV against the Sharks is the perfect opportunity to repay coach Warren Gatland’s faith in him.
Phepsi back in Sharks team to front B&I Lions
The return of captain Phepsi Buthelezi is the only change to the Sharks starting lineup for Wednesday’s game against the British & Irish Lions at Ellis Park.
RG could face setback in race to be fit for Lions series
Lock RG Snyman will reportedly have to undergo a skin graft after sustaining burns to his knee during a “fire-pit accident” in Ireland last month.
Clinical British & Irish Lions start tour on a high
Wings Josh Adams and Louis Rees-Zammit were front and centre as the British & Irish Lions delivered a statement performance to take down the local Lions at Ellis Park in their tour opener on Saturday.
Jones set for “miracle” Lions tour return?
Warren Gatland believes Alun Wyn Jones can make a sensational recovery and still potentially feature for the British & Irish Lions in the three-Test series against South Africa.
