In this episode of World Rugby’s ‘The Wrap’, former England wing Ugo Monye meets up with London Irish great Topsy Ojo and breaks down who makes up the backline in a British & Irish Lions and Springbok combined XV.
In the latest episode of this new video series, the MoneyMan, three-tour Lions veteran Scott Gibbs and Mark Keohane reflect on the Springboks’ long-awaited return to Test rugby against Georgia last Friday.
Ahead of the series against the British & Irish Lions, Squidge Rugby looks at why Duane Vermeulen is so important to the Boks’ defensive set-up, and what the Springboks have tweaked after a 608-day absence from Test rugby.
Morne Steyn and Francois Hougaard were decisive as the 2010 Bulls claimed victory over the 2016 Hurricanes in Game 14 of the Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.
Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse says they would have loved the opportunity to play against the British & Irish Lions, but explained that their Currie Cup schedule would make such a fixture tricky.
The British & Irish Lions look to be in line for a second successive tour match against the Sharks after Saturday’s encounter with the Bulls had to be called off, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
British & Irish Lions managing director Ben Calveley says they have every intention of following the original tour schedule as closely as possible.
South African-born Duhan van der Merwe made a big splash in his first tour match for the British & Irish Lions but, in a world where it was possible, would he earn a start for the Springboks in this series?
Stormers and Western Province head coach John Dobson has confirmed that experienced loosehead prop Ali Vermaak could miss the rest of the season after rupturing a tendon against Griquas on Wednesday.
The importance of the SA A game against the British & Irish Lions has skyrocketed, not only to offer some much-needed competitive preparation in both camps, but also to breathe some excitement into a stop-start tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
