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Cronje at flyhalf for transformed Sharks

The inclusion of Lionel Cronje is one of 11 personnel changes to the Sharks’ starting lineup for their second match against the British & Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Franco Mostert of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Mostert could be the Boks’ unsung hero against B&I Lions

Franco Mostert is one of the Springboks’ most underrated players and would be fully deserving of a starting berth against the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Thaakir Abrahams of the Sharks during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour rugby match between the Sharks and BI Lions at Ellis Park, Johannesburg on 07 July 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Watch: Thaakir Abrahams – Journey of hope

Exciting Sharks wing Thaakir Abrahams opens up about his struggles with visual impairment from a young age and the challenges he had to overcome in moving from Paarl to Durban.

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.

B&I Lions determined to “make tour work” in SA

All but two British and Irish Lions players are likely to be available for a hastily arranged match against the Sharks on Saturday following new Covid-19 tests, according to Lions managing director Ben Calveley.

SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Valiant effort from Thaakir Abrahams of the Cell C Sharks to tackle the try scorer Josh Adams of the British & Irish Lions during the Tour match between Cell C Sharks and British and Irish Lions at Emirates Airline Park on July 07, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Confirmed: B&I Lions to face Sharks again

The British & Irish Lions will play back-to-back matches against the Sharks after Saturday’s encounter with the Bulls had to be called off, it was announced on Thursday.

Wandisile Simelane looks to evade Lukhanyo Am Springboks

Which local team can go toe to toe with the Boks?

With the Springboks’ second Test against Georgia called off, which local team – hypothetically – would you like to see Jacques Nienaber’s men face off against as a warm-up for the Lions series?

Faf de Klerk kicks against Wales Lions Springboks

Springboks vs Lions: Who makes your combined backline?

In this episode of World Rugby’s ‘The Wrap’, former England wing Ugo Monye meets up with London Irish great Topsy Ojo and breaks down who makes up the backline in a British & Irish Lions and Springbok combined XV.

Beka Saginadze of Georgia is tackled by Cobus Reinach and Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the 2021 International Test Match Rugby Series between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 02 July 2021 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Watch: Boks banked ‘solid’ hit-out against Georgia

In the latest episode of this new video series, the MoneyMan, three-tour Lions veteran Scott Gibbs and Mark Keohane reflect on the Springboks’ long-awaited return to Test rugby against Georgia last Friday.

Watch: Bok innovations and why Duane is so important

Ahead of the series against the British & Irish Lions, Squidge Rugby looks at why Duane Vermeulen is so important to the Boks’ defensive set-up, and what the Springboks have tweaked after a 608-day absence from Test rugby.