Take a look at the squads for the third match of the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa between the tourists and the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld. (more…)

New captain to lead B&I Lions into battle

Coach Warren Gatland has named a new captain to lead a much-changed British & Irish Lions team for their rematch against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Then and now: Boks who could face B&I Lions again

Look back at images of the three Springboks who are in line to face the British & Irish Lions for a second time after previously coming up against the prestigious touring side in 2009.

Cronje at flyhalf for transformed Sharks

The inclusion of Lionel Cronje is one of 11 personnel changes to the Sharks’ starting lineup for their second match against the British & Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Close finish in race between Duhan and Mapimpi

Duhan van der Merwe’s powerful tour debut for the British & Irish Lions raised questions around whether the SA-born finisher was good enough to start for the Springboks. Interestingly, a SA Rugby magazine reader poll delivered telling results.

Confirmed: B&I Lions to face Sharks again

The British & Irish Lions will play back-to-back matches against the Sharks after Saturday’s encounter with the Bulls had to be called off, it was announced on Thursday.

Which local team can go toe to toe with the Boks?

With the Springboks’ second Test against Georgia called off, which local team – hypothetically – would you like to see Jacques Nienaber’s men face off against as a warm-up for the Lions series?

Springboks vs Lions: Who makes your combined backline?

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.

Watch: Boks banked ‘solid’ hit-out against Georgia

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.

Pumas would’ve loved to face B&I Lions if possible

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.