Watch: Ex-British & Irish Lions reflect on ‘ferocious’ 2009 tour
In episode three of the ‘Spirit of Rugby’ podcast, several former British & Irish Lions talk about why the 2009 tour of South Africa was the most physical they’d been involved in.
In pictures: British & Irish Lions assemble
Take a look at the images of the British & Irish Lions touring party assembling for the first time since coach Warren Gatland announced the squad for their eight-match tour of South Africa.
Lions squad get Covid-19 vaccines
The majority of the British & Irish Lions squad – bar one player – have had their first coronavirus vaccinations ahead of their upcoming tour of South Africa.
Watch: SA Rugby magazine teaser video
In the latest SA Rugby magazine, now on sale, we highlight the key role Faf de Klerk could play for the Springboks in the highly anticipated British & Irish Lions series.
Watch: ‘I caught the ball with one eye’
Former Springbok centre Jaque Fourie has revealed that he scored his iconic try against the British & Irish Lions in 2009 with one functional eye, after being gouged at a ruck a few phases prior.
Five star players NOT on British & Irish Lions standby list
There were a few shock omissions from Warren Gatland’s reported list of players who have been put on standby for the British & Irish Lions.
Eddie’s two-word text to England outcast revealed
Sam Simmonds says Eddie Jones has congratulated him on his inclusion in the British & Irish Lions squad despite being overlooked by the coach for the England squad.
Lions great: ‘Nonsense’ tour should be postponed
Former British & Irish Lions captain Willie John McBride has laid into the upcoming tour of South Africa, insisting it should have been postponed.
Boks stepping onto surer footing
The form of key overseas Boks such as Cheslin Kolbe and Damian de Allende will give rise to increasing optimism before the British & Irish Lions series, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘Lions series made me fall more in love with rugby’
Cheslin Kolbe has opened up on his fond memories of the 2009 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa and his eagerness to be a part of the 2021 series against the side.
