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Davids: RG has “small chance” of playing in Lions series

Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids has confirmed that lock RG Snyman has left the squad to undergo a skin graft on the burns he suffered last month.

RG could face setback in race to be fit for Lions series

Lock RG Snyman will reportedly have to undergo a skin graft after sustaining burns to his knee during a “fire-pit accident” in Ireland last month.

Maro Itoje of the British & Irish Lions in action during the Tour match between Sigma Lions and British and Irish Lions at Emirates Airline Park on July 03, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Lions coach hoping for tougher tests before tackling Boks

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland said on Saturday he hoped his team would face tougher opposition as they build towards a three-Test series against the world champion Springboks.

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.

Clinical British & Irish Lions start tour on a high

Wings Josh Adams and Louis Rees-Zammit were front and centre as the British & Irish Lions delivered a statement performance to take down the local Lions at Ellis Park in their tour opener on Saturday.

Lions to have ‘full go’ against B&I namesakes

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says his team will have to be “brave” when they host the British & Irish Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Jones set for “miracle” Lions tour return?

Warren Gatland believes Alun Wyn Jones can make a sensational recovery and still potentially feature for the British & Irish Lions in the three-Test series against South Africa.

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Stick: Time for Boks to start from scratch, make new memories

Calling on his own experience of facing the British & Irish Lions as a player in 2009, Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has opened up on the tourists’ threat ahead of the Test series later this month. DYLAN JACK reports.

Hendrickse back to tackle B&I Lions

Junior Springbok flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse has returned to the Sigma Lions starting lineup to face the British & Irish Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.

All-rugby talk show to be launched for Lions tour

Veteran British & Irish Lions centre Scott Gibbs, the player of the series against the Springboks in 1997, along with Mark Keohane and The MoneyMan will host an all-rugby talk show for the duration of the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa.