Gatland: Lions squad can beat Boks
British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland says he has selected a 37-man squad which he believes is capable of winning a Test series against the Springboks.
British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland says he has selected a 37-man squad which he believes is capable of winning a Test series against the Springboks.
Duhan van der Merwe has earned inclusion in the British & Irish Lions’ confirmed squad, but there’s no space for CJ Stander in the touring team that will be led by Alun Wyn Jones.
It has been confirmed that the British & Irish Lions will be captained by veteran Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones on the tour to South Africa.
One South African-born player was included in Warren Gatland’s 36-man British & Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour. Here’s a roadmap of how he worked his way into contention for selection.
Jaden Hendrikse has recovered from injury and will take his place on the bench in the Sharks’ clash with the Lions in Durban on Saturday.
World Cup-winning wing Cheslin Kolbe has hit out at his detractors questioning his ability to perform at the highest level because of his size.
Plans to produce an official documentary of the British & Irish Lions upcoming tour of South Africa have reportedly been dealt a major blow.
The Blue Bulls Company has officially announced the signing of centre Harold Vorster, who will return to South Africa from a stint in Japan.
Leinster boss Stuart Lancaster believes the introduction of the ‘heavier’ South African teams to the PRO14 will help the competition’s existing sides to better prepare for big European games.
It’s Andrew Mehrtens against Richie Mo’unga as two of the Crusaders’ title-winning teams face off in Game 5 of the Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.