Five African-born players who played for B&I Lions
We take a look at five African-born rugby players who went on to represent the British & Irish Lions down the years, including three South Africans.
Brits: Boks will need to be wary of danger-man Itoje
Former Springbok hooker Schalk Brits says British & Irish lock Maro Itoje boasts the cerebral gifts to complement his natural athletic strengths, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Watch: Duhan dominates again
For the second match in a row, South African-born Duhan van der Merwe claimed the fans’ player-of-the-match award after the British & Irish Lions clinched a successive win over the Sharks this past Saturday.
‘Tongan Thor’ to start for Wallabies against France
Australia elevated strapping prop Taniela Tupou to the starting lineup this past Sunday for the second Test against France as they look to cut out errors and be more clinical in their drive to seal the series.
France ring the changes for second Australia Test
France coach Fabien Galthie made five changes to his team for the second Test against Australia at Melbourne, all of them in the pack, when he announced the side to play the Wallabies on Tuesday.
Watch: Kok vs Daly memorable moments
After two games between the Sharks and British & Irish Lions, Werner Kok and Elliot Daly shared some memorable moments both during and after the games.
Bok wing forced into early retirement
Springbok and Bulls wing Travis Ismaiel has announced his retirement from rugby due to the effects of an ongoing shoulder injury.
Stormers all clear in bio-bubble ahead of B&I Lions battle
The Stormers’ preparations for the upcoming match against the British & Irish Lions are well under way, with the Cape side having entered a secure “bubble” from Thursday.
Highlights: Sharks vs B&I Lions
Look back at the highlights of the second match between the Sharks and British & Irish Lions from Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.
Mbatha, Gqoboka added to Springbok squad
Sharks hooker Fez Mbatha and Bulls prop Lizo Gqoboka have been drafted into the Springbok squad as cover after a widespread Covid-19 outbreak in the national squad.
