Gatland: We’re going there to win a series

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Warren Gatland’s opening speech to his British & Irish Lions squad, with the experienced head coach revealing it was the hardest squad he’s had to select.

Watch: Bok greats chat Lions series, select starting XV

Springbok greats Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger catch up with former teammates to reminisce about their 2009 series victory over the British & Irish Lions, and select their starting XV for this year’s highly anticipated series.

Kriel lauds longevity of Steyn duo: They set the standards

Jesse Kriel has praised the impact of veterans Morne and Frans Steyn in the current Springbok squad.

Sharks expect Coetzee to be extra motivated

Sharks coach Sean Everitt has admitted that Marcell Coetzee’s return to Kings Park as a Bulls player will be a weird experience.

White confident Duane ‘will feature’ for Boks

Bulls boss Jake White is adamant that the injured Duane Vermeulen will recover in time to play a role for the Springboks against the British & Irish Lions.

Two Boks in Johnson’s all-time Test XV

Former England and British & Irish Lions captain Martin Johnson has named his Test dream team, which includes two former Springboks.

Russell: Boks should be wary of ‘Rees Lightning’

Finn Russell has singled out star wing Louis Rees-Zammit as the danger man that could elevate the British & Irish Lions to a series victory over the Springboks.

Bok fans have their say on 46-man squad

Following the announcement of the extended 46-man Springbok squad to face the British & Irish Lions, readers had the option of making one change to the squad.

Wiese backed as Vermeulen replacement

Jasper Wiese has been given a ringing endorsement to cover for Duane Vermeulen should the Springbok veteran not recover in time for the British & Irish Lions series.

Vermeulen undergoes surgery, opens up on injury

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has given an update on his injury situation, having had to undergo surgery on his ankle.