Take a look at the match-day squads for the crucial second Test of the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa between the visitors and Springboks at Cape Town Stadium. (more…)

Stick comes out to bat for Rassie, slams Gatland

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has come out in defence of Rassie Erasmus, saying that World Rugby cannot possibly take action against him without also taking steps against Warren Gatland.

World Rugby reacts to Rassie video

World Rugby has responded to Rassie Erasmus’ hour-long video highlighting officiating discrepancies in the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions.

Skinstad: Rassie’s always been innovative 

Former Springbok captain Bob Skinstad believes that while Rassie Erasmus’ controversial video was a risky move, South Africa’s director of rugby ‘has got a point’ regarding officiating inconsistencies.

Stander: Fire pit incident was scary  

Former Ireland international CJ Stander has opened up about the infamous fire pit accident involving Munster teammates Damian de Allende and RG Snyman prior to the British & Irish Lions series.

Pumas comeback floors sluggish Lions

The Pumas survived two yellow cards to complete a riveting comeback victory against the Lions at Ellis Park on Friday and climb to third in the Currie Cup standings.

Lions skipper: Refs have hardest job in rugby

British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones reacted on Thursday to South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus’ criticism of the refereeing in the first Test by saying “match officials have the hardest job in rugby”.

Check out the match-day squads for round eight of the Currie Cup, with Western Province hosting the Bulls at Newlands, while the Sharks face Griquas at Kings Park. (more…)

Watch: Illegal scrumming & mauling (1st Test)

Jonathan Mokuena picks out a few moments at scrum and maul time where he believes the British & Irish Lions engaged in illegal tactics in the first Test against the Springboks.

Watch: Boks’ kicking & countering (1st Test) 

Swys de Bruin has questioned whether the Springboks’ kicking game off Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard is something they should persist with for the second Test against the British & Irish Lions.