Sharks set for rematch against the B&I Lions
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.
Lions MD: Test series is paramount
British & Irish Lions managing director Ben Calveley says they have every intention of following the original tour schedule as closely as possible.
Poll debate: Would Duhan start for the Boks?
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?
Lions tour needs SA A game to build some hype
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.
Gatland lauds victorious Lions after ‘surreal’ day
Coach Warren Gatland has paid tribute to his British & Irish Lions players following their victory over the Sharks on Wednesday after what he said was a “surreal day and a real challenge”.
Everitt: Lions players commended Sharks for ‘fight’
Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has commended his side for the fight they showed in their heavy loss to the British & Irish Lions but added that they have to show more patience with their attacking opportunities.
Duhan: Words can’t describe honour of representing Lions
Check out the post-match reaction as well as some of Duhan van der Merwe’s standout efforts that had him walk away with the man-of-the-match award against the Sharks.
Van der Merwe puts Boks on red alert
British & Irish Lions wing Duhan van der Merwe thundered through the Sharks on Wednesday night to score a hat-trick and validate pre-tour speculation that he would present a clear and present danger to South Africa’s vaunted defence, writes ZELIM NEL.
Sharks-Lions game to go ahead
The Sharks’ clash with the British & Irish Lions will go ahead despite a Covid-19 scare in the camp of the touring team earlier on Wednesday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Lions, Duhan feast on error-filled Sharks
The British & Irish Lions put a Covid-impacted day behind them by punishing a poor Sharks performance with a 54-7 victory in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
