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Eddie Fouche kicks at goal for the Pumas

Pumas would’ve loved to face B&I Lions if possible

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse says they would have loved the opportunity to play against the British & Irish Lions, but explained that their Currie Cup schedule would make such a fixture tricky.

Rugby - Tour match - Sharks v British and Irish Lions - Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South Africa - July 7, 2021 Sharks' Jaden Hendrikse in action REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko - UP1EH771FRUNR

Sharks set for rematch against the B&I Lions

The British & Irish Lions look to be in line for a second successive tour match against the Sharks after Saturday’s encounter with the Bulls had to be called off, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Lions MD: Test series is paramount

British & Irish Lions managing director Ben Calveley says they have every intention of following the original tour schedule as closely as possible.

Poll debate: Would Duhan start for the Boks?

South African-born Duhan van der Merwe made a big splash in his first tour match for the British & Irish Lions but, in a world where it was possible, would he earn a start for the Springboks in this series?

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Ali Vermaak of WP injured during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Tafel Lager Griquas at Cape Town Stadium on July 07, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stormers, WP prop suffers ‘long-term’ injury

Stormers and Western Province head coach John Dobson has confirmed that experienced loosehead prop Ali Vermaak could miss the rest of the season after rupturing a tendon against Griquas on Wednesday.

Lions tour needs SA A game to build some hype

The importance of the SA A game against the British & Irish Lions has skyrocketed, not only to offer some much-needed competitive preparation in both camps, but also to breathe some excitement into a stop-start tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Gatland lauds victorious Lions after ‘surreal’ day

Coach Warren Gatland has paid tribute to his British & Irish Lions players following their victory over the Sharks on Wednesday after what he said was a “surreal day and a real challenge”.

Everitt: Lions players commended Sharks for ‘fight’

Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has commended his side for the fight they showed in their heavy loss to the British & Irish Lions but added that they have to show more patience with their attacking opportunities.

Van der Merwe puts Boks on red alert

British & Irish Lions wing Duhan van der Merwe thundered through the Sharks on Wednesday night to score a hat-trick and validate pre-tour speculation that he would present a clear and present danger to South Africa’s vaunted defence, writes ZELIM NEL.