Odds stacked against Stander for Lions recall
Take a look at who the bookies’ odds suggest will play for the British & Irish Lions in the Test series against the Springboks.
Power up Bok loosies to tackle Lions
Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel are back in ‘The War Room’ to select a Bok back row that demolishes the British & Irish Lions in the series decider.
Watch: Habana picks Willemse at 10 for Lions series
Check out this video where iconic former Bok wing Bryan Habana picks his XV to face the B&I Lions, opting to go for Damian Willemse at 10 due to injury uncertainty around Handre Pollard.
Cheetahs chair warns against ‘tough’ Rainbow Cup derbies
Free State Cheetahs chairman Ryno Opperman says the upcoming domestic Rainbow Cup could have an adverse effect on the Springboks’ hopes in the British & Irish Lions series.
The day the Bulls shook the rugby world
On 7 June 1997, 15 men pulled on a light blue jersey with a daisy over their hearts, ran onto the grass of Loftus Versfeld, and pushed back the might of Northern Hemisphere rugby on a day the British and Irish Lions have never forgotten.
Newfound optimism to influence Dobson decision
John Dobson remains firmly on the radar of English club Harlequins, but he is likely to extend his contract as Stormers coach after a recent upturn in optimism over future prospects for the Cape franchise, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Bongi set for Sharks move
As increasingly suspected, Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi is expected to complete the move from the Stormers to the Sharks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
New faces in Bok picture
Three foreign-based forwards – Jasper Wiese, Joseph Dweba and Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg – have been linked with the Springbok alignment camps in preparation for the British & Irish Lions series.
WP Rugby turmoil rages on
The ongoing boardroom drama at Western Province Rugby has taken another twist following the disclosure of a now recalled email document.
Lions sweat on North after horrific injury
The British & Irish Lions will face an anxious wait on the status of George North after the Wales back suffered a leg injury in action for the Ospreys.
