Phepsi back in Sharks team to front B&I Lions
The return of captain Phepsi Buthelezi is the only change to the Sharks starting lineup for Wednesday’s game against the British & Irish Lions at Ellis Park.
O’Connor ruled out but To’omua starts for Wallabies against France
Veteran Australia back James O’Connor was on Monday ruled out of the first Test against a depleted France, but Wallabies playmaker Matt To’omua was declared fit after a neck injury.
Du Toit happy to return to Bok second row
Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit says he is more than willing to shift back to the second row if needed during the British & Irish Lions series.
Davids: RG has “small chance” of playing in Lions series
Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids has confirmed that lock RG Snyman has left the squad to undergo a skin graft on the burns he suffered last month.
RG could face setback in race to be fit for Lions series
Lock RG Snyman will reportedly have to undergo a skin graft after sustaining burns to his knee during a “fire-pit accident” in Ireland last month.
Lions coach hoping for tougher tests before tackling Boks
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland said on Saturday he hoped his team would face tougher opposition as they build towards a three-Test series against the world champion Springboks.
All Blacks coach rejects criticism of lop-sided Tonga result
New Zealand coach Ian Foster has rejected any suggestion of an unwarranted mismatch after the All Blacks put a century of points on a hapless Tonga, saying Saturday’s Test was not about the scoreline.
Wales thrash Canada as Halfpenny’s 100th ends in disappointment
A Wales team featuring five uncapped players recovered from an early setback to claim a comfortable victory over Canada in Cardiff on Saturday.
RECAP: Lions vs B&L Lions
Look back at the live action from Ellis Park as the Lions hosted the British and Irish Lions.
Clinical British & Irish Lions start tour on a high
Wings Josh Adams and Louis Rees-Zammit were front and centre as the British & Irish Lions delivered a statement performance to take down the local Lions at Ellis Park in their tour opener on Saturday.
