Matfield: Springboks will be ready for Lions
Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield says the team will be boosted by continuity in the coaching staff going into next year’s British & Irish Lions series.
Last chance for Lions tour tickets
SA Rugby has confirmed that there is still an opportunity to register for the British & Irish Lions Tests against the Springboks amid high interest in tickets.
Watch: Register and apply for Lions Tour tickets
Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers explains how fans can register and apply for tickets to next year’s epic eight-match British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa.
Springboks took ‘sea of red’ as a challenge
Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers says running out to a ‘sea of red’ motivated the team during the 2009 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa.
Lions tour director warns against ‘illegal’ ticket purchases
Tour director Lourens Oberholzer has cautioned South Africa residents against attempting to buy tickets through second-hand platforms for any of the eight British & Irish Lions matches in South Africa in 2021.
Lions ballot bonanza – 2 weeks to enter
Supply will trump demand for ticket ballot purchase for the British & Irish Lions eight-match rugby extravaganza in South Africa in 2021.
Rewind: Cheetahs and WP vs B&I Lions (2009)
Both the Cheetahs and Western Province came agonisingly close to beating the British & Irish Lions during their 2009 tour to South Africa, with two future Springbok stars – Heinrich Brussow and Duane Vermeulen – featuring for their respective provincial sides. Look back at the full match replays of those matches.
Du Preez: It’s going to be better than any series before
Legendary Springbok scrumhalf Fourie du Preez believes the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa has all the makings of an iconic series.
Watch: My Lions Journey – Warren Gatland
Warren Gatland speaks about his experiences of playing against the British & Irish Lions and then being part of the coaching team in 2009, 2013 and 2017.
Watch: Warburton excited to be a Lions fan
2013 and 2017 British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton says he is looking forward to being part of the ‘Sea of Red’ during next year’s highly-anticipated tour to South Africa.
