English clubs must protect Lions players

UK rugby scribe Daniel Schofield believes English Premiership clubs must provide proper time for rest to its leading players, especially in the lead-up to the British & Irish Lions tour next year.

Watch: Hamilton picks his B&I Lions XV

Former Scotland lock Jim Hamilton has named the British & Irish Lions starting lineup he would like to see face the Springboks in the first Test of next year’s tour.

Itoje at flank in O’Driscoll’s Lions XV

Former British & Irish Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll has named a starting lineup of players he would like to see face the Springboks in the opening Test of next year’s tour.

Venter: Itoje is not ready to lead Lions

Former Bok centre and Saracens coach Brendan Venter believes Maro Itoje has enough to contribute without captaining the British & Irish Lions during their tour of South Africa in 2021.

Nienaber: Lions will have their ducks in a row

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expects the coaching continuity and experience of Warren Gatland to pose a massive challenge during next year’s British & Irish Lions tour.

Feature: Leader of the pride

Warren Gatland will add another chapter to his remarkable coaching career when he leads the British & Irish Lions to South Africa in 2021.

New commercial venture for Lions tour

SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions have agreed a new unique venture for next year’s highly-anticipated tour.

There’s nothing quite like a Lions tour

Confirmation of the British & Irish Lions tour dates to South Africa in 2021 provides cause for excitement and anticipation when it’s needed most, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Teaser: Here come the Lions

Following confirmation that the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour will go ahead as planned, check out this video showcasing the history of the famed team.

It’s official: B&I Lions tour dates confirmed

The highly-anticipated British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa will go ahead as originally scheduled in July and August next year.