Cheslin vs Duhan contest headlines key match-ups

SARugbymag.co.za highlights some of the mouthwatering duels to look forward to in the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions in Cape Town on Saturday.

Gatland: Lions have dented Boks’ ego

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has fired a shot before the first Test against the Springboks, claiming they ‘dented their ego’ despite losing to South Africa A last week.

Gatland expects Boks to hit Duhan ‘with everything they’ve got’

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says he expects Saturday’s first Test against the Springboks to be a challenge for Duhan van der Merwe as he prepares to face Cheslin Kolbe in an intriguing clash of styles.

Springboks welcome Kolisi’s ‘calm’ leadership against Lions

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says captain Siya Kolisi’s experience and leadership would be vital against the British & Irish Lions even if he is rusty after a period of self-isolation.

Gatland: Lions can’t afford another slow start

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland is expecting an “arm wrestle” in the first Test match against the Springboks after making his “hardest” team selection yet.

Have your say on the Springbok team to face the Lions

Following the announcement of the Springboks’ 23-man match-day squad to face the British & Irish Lions in the first Test in Cape Town, have your say on whether or not you would make any changes to the side.

Lions series to stay in Cape Town

SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Tuesday that agreement had been reached to conclude the Lions series in Cape Town.

Biggar: We’d all take Boks’ style of play for a World Cup win

British & Irish Lions flyhalf Dan Biggar has complimented the Springboks’ style of play after it was dismissed as “boring” by former coach Peter de Villiers.

Five possible Lions series wildcards

SA Rugby magazine picks five players who could be wildcard selections over the course of the coming British & Irish Lions series.

Writers’ Bok XV: Most back Kwagga to start at No 8

In the buildup to the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions in Cape Town, the SARugbymag.co.za writers select their Springbok match-day 23 that could run out on Saturday.