Sharks’ mettle at altitude to be put to the test by B&I Lions
The Sharks’ ability to go the distance will be put to the test when they face the British & Irish Lions in Johannesburg, writes DYLAN JACK.
Confirmed: B&I Lions vs Bulls put on ice
SA Rugby has announced that Saturday’s match between the British & Irish Lions and the Bulls has been postponed with a view to rescheduling or accommodating an alternative opponent.
B&I Lions happy to face Georgia in wake of Covid-19 impact
British & Irish Lions assistant coach Steve Tandy has suggested that the tourists would be more than willing to face Georgia if both teams have their games cancelled this weekend.
Bulls vs B&I Lions match in doubt
Saturday’s match between the Bulls and British & Irish Lions in Pretoria is in doubt after it was reported that several Bulls players and a management member tested positive for Covid-19.
Watch: Lions media conference before Sharks clash
Check out what Lions coach Warren Gatland had to say about Springbok Pieter-Steph du Toit, Englishman Sam Simmonds and Euro 2020.
Kolisi: Smit has open-door policy
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says the advice of former players such as John Smit has helped him as he prepares to lead the team against the British & Irish Lions.
Simmonds out to prove his worth against Sharks
Sam Simmonds believes his selection in the British & Irish Lions starting XV against the Sharks is the perfect opportunity to repay coach Warren Gatland’s faith in him.
Everitt counts on Bosch, Hendrikse to tame B&I Lions
Sharks coach Sean Everitt says Wednesday’s match against the British & Irish Lions will be massive for halfback pair Jaden Hendrikse and Curwin Bosch after they were left out of the Springbok squad for the Test series. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Sharks want to suitably represent ‘proud rugby nation’
Sharks coach Sean Everitt says his side is fully aware of the importance of Wednesday’s match against the British & Irish Lions to the national cause and won’t be naive in their approach. DYLAN JACK reports.
Lions name fresh back row to face Sharks
Iain Henderson will captain a British & Irish Lions team featuring three debutants in their second tour match against the Sharks in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
