Rassie: We’ll do anything to play B&I Lions
South Africa’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will go to ‘option Z’ if necessary in order to ensure they can play the British & Irish Lions. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Watch: Life lessons with Rassie Erasmus
Look back at these standout philosophies shared by South Africa’s World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus during the ‘Chasing the Sun’ documentary.
Lions great cautions against hosting Springboks
Former British & Irish Lions captain Willie John McBride warns that the team’s culture could be forever damaged if they host the Springboks in July.
De Klerk: Boks will be ready for Lions series
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk says the players are making sure they are ready for when the call comes to link up for the British & Irish Lions Test series.
Beast shows interest in WWE appearance
Former Springbok prop and 2019 World Cup-winner Tendai Mtawarira has shown interest in making an appearance on World Wrestling Entertainment.
Watch: Top 10 B&I Lions tries
Ugo Monye’s intercept against the Springboks in 2009 is among the best British & Irish Lions tries from the 2000s so far.
Woodward wants Lions to ‘send out message to Boks’
Former England coach Clive Woodward says the British & Irish Lions outperforming the Springboks is one of his wish-list items for the 2021 sporting calendar.
Du Preez: Boks have to be at their best to beat Lions
Former Springbok scrumhalf Fourie du Preez says the British & Irish Lions have ‘all the ingredients’ to make the 2021 tour of South Africa successful.
Column: Postpone B&I Lions tour if need arises
Postponing the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa until 2022 is the most credible contingency if the series could not proceed with crowd attendance, writes DYLAN JACK.
Saffas abroad have made their mark
The performances of European-based South Africans bode well for the Springboks’ hopes for the 2021 British & Irish Lions series, writes DYLAN JACK.
