Five African-born players who played for B&I Lions
We take a look at five African-born rugby players who went on to represent the British & Irish Lions down the years, including three South Africans.
Stormers all clear in bio-bubble ahead of B&I Lions battle
The Stormers’ preparations for the upcoming match against the British & Irish Lions are well under way, with the Cape side having entered a secure “bubble” from Thursday.
Springboks resume training after Covid chaos
The Springboks will resume training on Sunday in preparation for the Lions Series after six rounds of COVID-19 testing and a six-day preventative self-isolation period cleared a large group of players to return to the field.
Lions to travel without one player and four staff members
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland on Saturday said the past seven days had been one of the most challenging periods of his coaching career.
Lions punish Hendrikse’s moment of madness
The British & Irish Lions scored a flurry of second-half tries to claim a 71-31 victory over an improved 14-man Sharks after being deadlocked in the first half.
Lions call in England flyhalf as injury cover
The British & Irish Lions have called England youngster Marcus Smith in to join their ongoing tour of South Africa as injury cover for Finn Russell.
Stormers could switch with SA A amid widespread Covid outbreak
Warren Gatland has hinted the British & Irish Lions may face the Stormers on Wednesday as the Cape franchise switches places with SA A on the tour itinerary while the Boks continue to contend with a widespread Covid-19 outbreak.
Guscott labels Boks as ‘very good one-trick ponies’
Former England centre Jeremy Guscott says the Springboks have only “one trick” which the British & Irish Lions can meet in the Test series this month.
New captain to lead B&I Lions into battle
Coach Warren Gatland has named a new captain to lead a much-changed British & Irish Lions team for their rematch against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Close finish in race between Duhan and Mapimpi
Duhan van der Merwe’s powerful tour debut for the British & Irish Lions raised questions around whether the SA-born finisher was good enough to start for the Springboks. Interestingly, a SA Rugby magazine reader poll delivered telling results.
