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Remote coaching, mind games ahead of Lions’ toughest test

British & Lions attack coach Gregor Townsend has had to resort to virtual coaching as the tourists prepare for the first real challenge on their South African tour.

Andre Rademan PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 09: during the EP Rugby Senior Team Management for SuperSport Challenge and Currie Cup announcement at EPRU Offices on April 09, 2019 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

EP Rugby president loses life to Covid-19

Eastern Province Rugby president Andre Rademan has sadly lost his battle against Covid-19 as he passed away in Gqeberha on Tuesday evening.

World Rugby applies 50/22 law trial, new ruck laws globally

World Rugby on Wednesday announced five law trials which will start next month, including a so-called ’50/22′ kicking adaptation.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 13: Lukhanyo Am during the South Africa A Captains Run at Cape Town Stadium on July 13, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Getty Images/Gallo Images)

Lukhanyo Am: We know what we are capable of

South Africa A captain Lukhanyo Am has dismissed any suggestions that his side will be undercooked ahead of Wednesday’s match against the British & Irish Lions.

Wallabies wing MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13 2021: Marika Koroibete of the Wallabies reacts to a conceded try in the international Test match between the Australian Wallabies and France at AAMI Park on July 13, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia (Photo credit should read

Wallabies set for shake-up ahead of France decider

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is set to bring in fresh faces for the deciding Test against France to inject “some key energy” with skipper Michael Hooper admitting “it sucks” losing to Les Bleus.

B&I Lions: The schedule is the schedule

British & Irish Lions assistant coach Neil Jenkins has shed further light on why they have refused to accommodate Rassie Erasmus’ request to play a second game against South Africa A on Saturday.

Watch: Lions have more to lose against SA A

The MoneyMan is joined by Mark Keohane and Scott Gibbs to discuss Wednesday’s clash between South Africa A and the British & Irish Lions.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 10: Jaden Hendrikse of the Cell C Sharks on his way off the field after receiving a red card during the Tour match between Cell C Sharks and British and Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 10, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Hendrikse escapes long-term ban for elbow strike

Sharks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse has been handed a short-term ban for his red card against the British & Irish Lions this past Saturday.

Bok players set for surprise hit-out against Bulls

A South Africa side is in line to benefit from a desired second warm-up game this weekend, albeit against the Bulls and not the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Stick: Boks can build hope, show unity amid violence

Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks want to try to build hope while spreading positive energy amid outbreaks of violence and looting around the country.