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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.

SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Valiant effort from Thaakir Abrahams of the Cell C Sharks to tackle the try scorer Josh Adams of the British & Irish Lions during the Tour match between Cell C Sharks and British and Irish Lions at Emirates Airline Park on July 07, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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.

Wandisile Simelane looks to evade Lukhanyo Am Springboks

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?

Faf de Klerk kicks against Wales Lions Springboks

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.

Beka Saginadze of Georgia is tackled by Cobus Reinach and Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the 2021 International Test Match Rugby Series between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 02 July 2021 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

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.

Eddie Fouche kicks at goal for the Pumas

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.