Lions sweat on North after horrific injury
The British & Irish Lions will face an anxious wait on the status of George North after the Wales back suffered a leg injury in action for the Ospreys.
Player compensation enflames Premiership-Lions row
Premiership owners have reportedly labelled the British & Irish Lions’ offer for player compensation as ‘derisory’ in the latest development in their stand-off over player releases.
Etzebeth takes shot at predicting Lions opponents
Springbok Eben Etzebeth has revealed the lock pairing he expects to start for the British & Irish Lions in the three-Test series against South Africa.
Watch: Farrell makes another horrific tackle
Saracens flyhalf Owen Farrell escaped punishment after this horrendous high tackle during their English Championship clash with Doncaster this past Sunday.
Brussow: Rassie moved past ‘bigger is better’
Former Springbok flank Heinrich Brussow says Rassie Erasmus was one of the first South African coaches to pick players based on their skill rather than their size.
Young guns to fire up Boks at halfback
‘The War Room’ spits out another bolter as Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel convene to pick the Bok halfbacks to beat the Lions in the decider.
Why Jantjies chose Top 14
Elton Jantjies says his drive to be in the Springbok squad to front the British & Irish Lions led to his decision to play in the French Top 14.
Bok prop backs Harlequins teammate for Lions tour
Springbok tighthead prop Wilco Louw says Harlequins teammate and England international Joe Marler should definitely be in contention for British & Irish Lions selection.
Cape Town to host three Lions matches, including first Test
The original schedule for the three-Test series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions is set to change, with Cape Town now likely to host the first match and Johannesburg the last two.
Timely boost for Boks as PSDT, Pollard return
Pieter-Steph du Toit is set to return to action for the Stormers in the opening round of the Rainbow Cup, while Handre Pollard and RG Snyman are also said to be back in training with their respective clubs.
