No fireworks from Finn as tourists fail to dazzle
Finn Russell’s starting debut for the British & Irish Lions was notable for the absence of the anticipated pyrotechnics display, writes ZELIM NEL.
Who is your favourite Bok newcomer?
With Jacques Nienaber set to announce his first-ever Springbok squad as head coach on 5 June, who are the uncapped players he’ll most likely include?
Tshituka commits future to Lions
The Lions have announced that flank Vincent Tshituka has signed a contract extension that’ll see him remain at Ellis Park for the foreseeable future.
Alberts gets first Lions start
Veteran loose forward Willem Alberts will make his first start of the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season when the Lions face the Rebels in Melbourne on Saturday.
Tshituka to go under the knife
The Lions’ depth at loose forward is set to be further tested after it was confirmed that Vincent Tshituka would need surgery on his ankle.
Lions suffer Tshituka blow’
Flank Vincent Tshituka will return to South Africa after sustaining an ankle sprain in the Lions’ match against the Waratahs on Friday.
Smith, Tshituka extend Lions stay
Dylan Smith and Vincent Tshituka have both put pen to paper on contract extensions with the Lions, the union announced on Thursday.
Kwagga blow for injury-hit Lions
Kwagga Smith has been ruled out for six weeks with a groin injury, while another three Lions players have also been sidelined.
