B&I Lions forced to make late changes

Warren Gatland has had to make two injury-enforced changes to the British & Irish Lions starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against Japan at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.

Ex-Bok skipper hails ‘respected’ B&I Lions captain

Legendary former Springbok captain John Smit has come to the defence of under-fire British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones, whom he believes embodies the spirit of rugby more than any other player.

Watch: How can the Lions attack the Boks? 

Squidge Rugby provides some suggestions as to how Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions might take on the Springboks and potentially exploit any weaknesses in the world champions’ gameplan.

Highlights: Lions vs Western Province

The Lions bounced back from their opening Currie Cup defeat by the Pumas by holding on for a thrilling bonus-point win over Western Province on Wednesday night.

Watch: Duhan van der Merwe – Lions origins

British & Irish Lions wing Duhan van der Merwe opens up about leaving the Bulls as a youngster, older brother Akker’s continued motivation and being selected for the prestigious touring side.

Watch: Maxwane’s devastating side-step

Prior to scoring a brace of tries against Western Province in Wednesday’s Currie Cup clash, Lions wing Rabz Maxwane left Sergeal Petersen in his wake with this wicked side-step.

Watch: Bok greats chat Lions series, select starting 8 & 9

Springbok greats Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger catch up with former teammates Fourie du Preez and Pierre Spies to reminisce about their 2009 series victory over the British & Irish Lions, and select their starting scrumhalf and No 8 for this year’s highly anticipated series.

Watch: B&I Lions – The Ultimate Test (Episode 2)

Go behind the scenes for an immersive look inside the British & Irish Lions camp during their first week of preparation for Saturday’s match against Japan and subsequent tour to South Africa.

EP president on ventilator in ICU

EP Rugby president Andre Rademan has been admitted to the intensive care unit of a Gqeberha (PE) hospital after testing positive for Covid-19.

England lose Tuilagi to injury again

Manu Tuilagi has suffered a fresh injury setback that has forced him to withdraw from the England squad that will play Tests against USA and Canada next month.