Scribes pick Lions team to front Boks

Ten UK-based writers have selected their preferred British & Irish lineups for the first Test against the Springboks in July next year.

Carter: I’m lowest-paid player in NZ

Dan Carter has opened up about his move to the Blues and taking a pay cut in order to get game time at an amateur club.

Stat attack: 2019 – A Green and Gold Year to Remember

A year after the Boks’ World Cup final win, here are some of the top statistics and achievements from the team’s 2019 season.

Rassie: It was a full-on team effort

A year after their stunning 32-12 win over England in the World Cup final, Rassie Eramus and five Springbok players reflect on the match, the ensuing celebrations and what the triumph meant.

Bulls call on Nyakane

The inclusion of Trevor Nyakane is the only change to the Vodacom Bulls’ starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Stormers at Loftus.

Gatland predicts Boks will be ‘underdone’

Warren Gatland says the decision to withdraw the Boks from the Rugby Championship could leave them ‘underdone’ for the incoming British & Irish Lions tour next year.

Lions welcome back big guns

The return of captain Elton Jantjies is one of several changes to the Lions’ starting lineup for their match against Griquas at Ellis Park on Friday.

All-out changes for Griquas

Griquas coach Scott Mathie has made nine changes to his starting lineup for Friday’s Super Rugby Unlocked clash with the Lions at Ellis Park.

British & Irish Lions jersey revealed

The British & Irish Lions jersey for the 2021 tour of South Africa has been unveiled – with the design celebrating the journey a player must undergo to reach the pinnacle of the game.

Hansen set for NRL coaching stint

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has joined the Canterbury Bulldogs coaching staff for 2021 on a consultancy basis.