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European Boks have inside gen on the Lions | Chris Hewett

13 June 2021 0 comments

Modern Springbok coaches fall into two camps: far-sighted progressives like Kitch Christie, Jake White and Rassie Erasmus – people who tend to deliver world […]

Glen Webbe wants Lions to present a united front

6 June 2021 0 comments

GLEN WEBBE – the first black player to play for Wales – has urged both the British & Irish Lions and South Africa to […]

Bulls 31-27 Stormers: Bok plans hit by injury to Duane Vermeulen

6 June 2021 0 comments

Ankle injury to No.8 Duane Vermeulen deals injury concern for Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber

Magnificent Morne still has way to go to catch doyen Dusty | Peter Jackson

6 June 2021 0 comments

The stats are hard to overlook for goal-kicker Morne Steyn, called up to the Springboks squad once again to face the Lions

Springboks squad: Sharks will get teeth into Lions

5 June 2021 0 comments

THE Springboks paid Sale Sharks the ultimate compliment last night, picking no fewer than five of the team charging towards the Premiership final. Half their […]

Rassie Erasmus wary Lions have a grand plan to beat altitude

30 May 2021 0 comments

WARREN Gatland has “something up his sleeve” and could rewrite the script on how to beat South Africa on their own turf according to the […]

Bok Watch: La Rochelle offer Lions blueprint to stop Cheslin Kolbe

23 May 2021 0 comments

Daniel Gallan kept a close eye on the Saffas who featured at Twickenham over the European Cup final weekend

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland on the 2009 tour

Gatland: I learned from 2009 to start fast

9 May 2021 0 comments

Gatland intends to put Faf de Klerk on the back-foot in this summer’s Lions tour of South Africa

Siya Kolisi key to uniting Boks in time says Delport

9 May 2021 0 comments

Springboks will be ready to hit full speed against the Lions, says Thinus Delport

Victor Matfield fears Springboks may be caught short at lineout time

9 May 2021 0 comments

Legendary Springbok pairing Victor Matfield and Tendai Mtawarira speak to Daniel Gallan about the upcoming Lions series

Springbok prop Vincent Koch backs his Sarries mates to step up

2 May 2021 0 comments

Vincent Koch believes Saracens will not be omitted from Warren Gatland’s Lions squad announcement this Thursday, after their relegation to the Championship

Ball seems incidental to red-card Boklanders | Chris Hewett

2 May 2021 0 comments

Allowing aggression to set the tone for a match is something the Springboks have been notorious for

This top ten would have a real pop at the Springboks | Jeremy Guscott

2 May 2021 2 comments

The players who need little mulling from Gatland as he selects his Lions squad to be announced this Thursday

Premiership’s treatment of Lions is a scandal | Nick Cain

18 April 2021 0 comments

Nick Cain aims both barrels at Premiership Rugby for playing innocent of being misinformed over Warren Gatland’s timetable for the Lions tour

Evaluating how ready the Springboks are for the Lions

11 April 2021 0 comments

NICK CAIN EVALUATES THE SPRINGBOKS PREPARATION FOR THE UPCOMING LIONS SERIES WHEN Faf de Klerk was buried by a brutal Jake Ball tackle in Llanelli last […]

Townsend’s experience can spark Lions attack | Jeremy Guscott

11 April 2021 0 comments

Gregor Townsend is on the ticket list for the South Africa tour, a wise choice made by Warren Gatland in the eyes of Jerry Guscott

British & Irish Lions issue fans guidance

British & Irish Lions offer next steps to fans hoping to travel to South Africa

1 April 2021 1 comment

The Lions outline four options for fans who have secured packages with them for this summer’s tour of South Africa, including a full refund

Ten Welsh will make the Lions squad now | Shane Williams

28 March 2021 0 comments

THE British & Irish Lions have confirmed they intend to tour South Africa this summer. If it does take place, there will be a lot […]

Gatland’s Lions will give the pride of place to Six Nations Celtic warriors

28 March 2021 0 comments

Nick Cain selects his British & Irish Lions tour XV to face the Springboks, after the Six Nations put form into context ahead of flying to South Africa this summer