Highlights: Lions vs Western Province
The Lions bounced back from their opening Currie Cup defeat by the Pumas by holding on for a thrilling bonus-point win over Western Province on Wednesday night.
Watch: Duhan van der Merwe – Lions origins
British & Irish Lions wing Duhan van der Merwe opens up about leaving the Bulls as a youngster, older brother Akker’s continued motivation and being selected for the prestigious touring side.
Watch: Maxwane’s devastating side-step
Prior to scoring a brace of tries against Western Province in Wednesday’s Currie Cup clash, Lions wing Rabz Maxwane left Sergeal Petersen in his wake with this wicked side-step.
Lions hold on to deny plucky Province
The Lions survived a pair of yellow cards as an electric comeback from Western Province came up short in a Currie Cup match at Ellis Park on Wednesday night.
Watch: Bok greats chat Lions series, select starting 8 & 9
Springbok greats Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger catch up with former teammates Fourie du Preez and Pierre Spies to reminisce about their 2009 series victory over the British & Irish Lions, and select their starting scrumhalf and No 8 for this year’s highly anticipated series.
Moodie, Hendrikse steer Junior Boks to win over Pumitas
Canan Moodie scored a brace and Jordan Hendrikse kicked four penalties as the Junior Springboks overcame a valiant Argentina U20 in Stellenbosch on Wednesday.
Munster’s Bok duo cleared to join training camp
Munster have confirmed that Damian de Allende and RG Snyman have been cleared to travel to South Africa and will continue their respective recoveries under the care of the Springboks’ medical team.
Highly rated Irish coach set to join Sharks
Leinster academy manager Noel McNamara will make a move to the Sharks to join the current coaching staff under Sean Everitt.
Playing selector: Reinach to crack bomb squad?
Not many surprises are expected in the Springboks’ starting lineup for the British & Irish Lions series, but the bench will require some changes. Editor CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look.
World Rugby set for law changes at all levels
World Rugby is reportedly set to announce a series of law changes that will come into effect at all levels of the game from 1 August, including the 50/22 rule.
