Closer look: Stormers’ options at hooker

All will not be lost for the Stormers even if Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi opts to leave Cape Town, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bulls confirm Du Plessis recruitment

The Vodacom Bulls have announced the signing of loose forward Jacques du Plessis from French club Montpellier, effective 1 July on a three-year deal.

Gatland: Whatever South Africa team we play is going to be tough

B&I Lions coach Warren Gatland opens up about his coaching staff appointment, squad considerations, captaincy options and facing the Boks.

Sexton, Ringrose snubbed in McGeechan’s Lions squad

Former British & Irish Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan has named his squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa, which includes a few notable omissions.

Bulls prop set for second French stint

The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed that experienced tighthead prop Marcel van der Merwe will be joining French side La Rochelle on a short-term loan.

Coetzee, Ulster mutually agree to early release

Vodacom Bulls-bound Springbok loose forward Marcell Coetzee has been granted permission for an early release from his Ulster contract.

Lions coaches: What they had to say

The new British & Irish Lions coaching staff share their thoughts on the opportunity to get involved in the 2021 tour of South Africa and facing the Springboks.

Lions coaching team profiles

Following Warren Gatland’s completion of his British & Irish Lions assistant coaching lineup, check out these profiles illustrating their coaching credentials.

Townsend among Lions coaching staff

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will take charge of the British & Irish Lions’ attack as they confirmed their coaching staff for the tour of South Africa.

Watch: Cheetahs welcome former Bok

Check out the Cheetahs’ cool introduction video of new recruit Jacques Potgieter, who previously played for the Springboks, Vodacom Bulls, Waratahs and Kings.