Bok lock injuries: No shortage of replacements
With RG Snyman and Lood de Jager in a race against time for the British & Irish Lions series, SARugbymag.co.za breaks down the Springboks’ options at lock.
With RG Snyman and Lood de Jager in a race against time for the British & Irish Lions series, SARugbymag.co.za breaks down the Springboks’ options at lock.
Springbok lock RG Snyman’s availability for the British & Irish Lions tour suffered a setback after Munster provided an update on his status.
The winner of the three-Test series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions will be the recipient of the first perpetual trophy in the history of the Lions.
Check out the five bolters on Warren Gatland’s longlist who are being considered for the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa.
Alun Wyn Jones is reportedly poised to be named as the next captain of the British & Irish Lions by Warren Gatland later this week.
Five British & Irish Lions veterans – Martin Johnson, Sam Warburton, Stuart Barnes, Ian McGeechan and Clive Woodward – reveal who they’d select as Lions bolters for the upcoming tour of South Africa.
England scrumhalf Ben Youngs has made himself unavailable for selection for the British and Irish Lions due to family reasons.
Even with limited or no fans, home-ground advantage will still be a series-defining benefit for the Springboks when they face the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘The War Room’ celebrates the depth of talent in South African rugby as the series culminates with Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel comparing the Bok squads chosen to battle the Lions.
The depth in the Springbok tight five is evident, as SA Rugby magazine readers have backed the likes of RG Snyman and Franco Mostert to face the British & Irish Lions in an injury crisis.