Best of YouTube: When tackling goes wrong
In another selection from YouTube, check out this compilation of moments when the ball-carrier got the better of their defender.
Williams: Lions jersey makes you feel 12 foot tall
Former Wales wing Shane Williams has opened up on his pride of wearing a British & Irish Lions jersey during their tour of New Zealand in 2005.
Stick: It will be like revenge
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says facing the British & Irish Lions was one of the best experiences of his career and he cannot wait for next year’s tour to begin.
English clubs must protect Lions players
UK rugby scribe Daniel Schofield believes English Premiership clubs must provide proper time for rest to its leading players, especially in the lead-up to the British & Irish Lions tour next year.
Gatland wants Lancaster in Lions role
Warren Gatland has confirmed he is in talks with Stuart Lancaster about the latter possibly joining the British & Irish Lions coaching staff for next year’s tour.
Watch: Hamilton picks his B&I Lions XV
Former Scotland lock Jim Hamilton has named the British & Irish Lions starting lineup he would like to see face the Springboks in the first Test of next year’s tour.
Watch: Mbonambi, Kitshoff talk Lions tour, reduced subs
Springboks and Stormers teammates Steven Kitshoff and Bongi Mbonambi chatted about the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour and World Rugby’s plans to reduce the number of permitted substitutions.
Itoje at flank in O’Driscoll’s Lions XV
Former British & Irish Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll has named a starting lineup of players he would like to see face the Springboks in the opening Test of next year’s tour.
Venter: Itoje is not ready to lead Lions
Former Bok centre and Saracens coach Brendan Venter believes Maro Itoje has enough to contribute without captaining the British & Irish Lions during their tour of South Africa in 2021.
Watch: The countdown is on – 2021 B&I Lions Tour
With exactly a year to go until the first Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions, check out this promo clip encouraging fans to register for tickets.
