As Eben Etzebeth nurses himself back to fitness and tries to focus on helping stumbling Toulon finish the Top 14 strongly, he is nevertheless thinking of the ‘massive’ B&I Lions tour of South Africa.
Jasper Wiese’s progression from unheralded grafter to Springbok contender for the Lions series, all within the space of a year, speaks volumes for his character, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Springboks will field their strongest available teams in their warm-up games against Georgia as they expect to have their overseas-based players available.
Rassie Erasmus says he is encouraged by the form of many South African players who have been impressing in competitions around the world as the Lions series looms, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Bryan Habana has come out in defence of his former coach, Peter de Villiers, who was criticised by a Springbok supporter online.
Marcell Coetzee’s imminent return to action could slot in as another important piece of the Springboks’ preparation puzzle for the British & Irish Lions tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
All Blacks great Jerome Kaino – who is expected to announce his retirement soon – has included two South Africans on the list of five toughest opponents he has faced throughout his career.
Check out this compilation video showcasing the calibre of player that South Africa’s franchises and the Springboks will face during the British & Irish Lions series.
British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has named the performance staff for the 2021 tour of South Africa.
In episode three of the ‘Spirit of Rugby’ podcast, several former British & Irish Lions talk about why the 2009 tour of South Africa was the most physical they’d been involved in.
