Videos

Watch: Did Gatland’s words influence Jonker?

Nick Mallett believes that while the British & Irish Lions deserved to win the first Test against the Springboks, TMO Marius Jonker’s lack of intervention regarding player safety should be questioned.

BI Lions players celebrate victory at the final whistle during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour first test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 24 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Highlights: B&I Lions fightback floors Boks

The British & Irish Lions overturned a nine-point deficit in the second half to claim an all-important win over the Springboks in the first Test of the three-match series in Cape Town.

Kolisi: We were our own worst enemies

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi shares his thoughts following their opening Test defeat by the British & Irish Lions.

Faf de Klerk of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour South Africa Captains Run at Cape Town Stadium on 23 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix Boks

Watch: The 12-year wait is over – Boks vs B&I Lions

Go behind the scenes with the Springboks during their buildup in the week ahead of the eagerly anticipated first Test against the British & Irish Lions.

Watch: Kwagga will bring work rate

Springbok great Schalk Burger believes that while the Springboks will miss Duane Vermeulen’s presence at No 8 in the first Test against the British & Irish Lions, Kwagga Smith’s qualities should not be underestimated.

Watch: Boks vs B&I Lions (1st Test preview)

Mark Keohane is joined by Lions great Scott Gibbs and Zelim Nel to preview the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 17: Evan Roos of DHL Stormers is tackled by Marcus Smith and Tadhg Furlong of the British & Irish Lions during the match between DHL Stormers and British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 17, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Watch: Roos continues to shine for WP

Industrious eighthman Evan Roos continues to be a standout performer for the Stormers and Western Province. Would you like to see him included in an expanded Springbok training squad in the coming months?

Watch: Smith’s arrival, Jones’ return to Lions squad

As the British & Irish Lions ramp up their preparations for the upcoming Test series against the Springboks, go behind the scenes with the famous touring side following their tour matches against South Africa A and the Stormers.

Watch: SA Rugby magazine teaser video

Get your hands on the latest SA Rugby magazine, now on sale, for all you need to know ahead of the three-Test series between the Boks and British & Irish Lions.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: John Smit, Bismarck du Plessis and Tendai Mtawarira of South Africa ready to scrum down during the Tri-Nations rugby match between Australia and South Africa on August 29, 2009 at Subiaco Oval in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Watch: Smit on leading Boks to glory in 2009

Former Springbok captain John Smit reflects on the memorable first Test against the British & Irish Lions in Durban twelve years ago and changing position to accommodate the in-form Bismarck du Plessis at hooker.