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.
Best of YouTube: Damian de Allende – Midfield monster
Ahead of his potential debut for Munster later this month, look back at highlights from Damian de Allende’s career to date for both the Springboks and Stormers.
Watch: Between the lines – Maloney and Brits
Schalk Brits joins broadcaster Sean Maloney for an entertaining chat about life after rugby, his experiences in Japan and which actor should play him if a Hollywood film were to be made of the Springboks’ victorious Rugby World Cup campaign.
Why Kolisi was named most influential person in rugby
Check out the full explanation why Siya Kolisi was selected at the top of Rugby World magazine’s list of the game’s most influential people.
‘There is nothing Nienaber doesn’t know’
Springboks lock RG Snyman spoke highly of coach Jacques Nienaber’s technical knowledge of the game during his first news conference as a Munster player.
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.
Best of YouTube: When scoring tries goes wrong
In another selection from YouTube, check out this compilation of comical moments when grounding the ball over the tryline did not go to plan.
Watch: When Kolisi met his heroes
On the latest ‘Use it or Lose it’ show, Siya Kolisi tells the story of when the Springboks visited his school and the famous photo of him getting Schalk Burger’s signature.
P Div: I played media when I called them rats
Peter de Villiers has opened up about his strained relationship with the media during his tenure as Springbok coach.
Best of YouTube: 32 Incredible front-row tries
In our continued selection of the best clips from YouTube, check out this compilation of some of the best tries scored by props and hookers – including two memorable efforts from Ox Nche.
