Irishman backs Farrell for Lions captaincy
Paul O’Connell believes England’s ‘standout leader’ Owen Farrell is the ideal candidate to captain the British & Irish Lions on the upcoming tour of South Africa.
Gatland cops more flak as Bath boss weighs in
Bath coach Stuart Hooper has now also lashed out at Warren Gatland over his stand-off with Premiership Rugby over the release and selection of England-based players for the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour.
Tensions mount in Lions camp as Baxter hits out at Gatland
Exeter Chiefs coach Rob Baxter has described the British & Irish Lions’ stance on the release of English Premiership players as ‘disingenuous’ ahead of their eight-match tour of South Africa.
Pick your emergency Bok scrumhalf for the Lions series
Following episode three of The War Room, you’ve locked in your preferred flyhalf and now it’s time to name your starting scrumhalf.
Bok fullback crisis, who we pick to beat the Lions
In the first episode of ‘The War Room’, Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel huddle to discuss a fullback crisis for the Springboks in the British & Irish Lions series.
Readers vote to open stadiums for Lions tour
The majority of SA Rugby magazine readers have implored officials to open the stadiums for the imminent British & Irish Lions tour.
Lions set for island experience pre-tour
The British & Irish Lions squad set to go on a 10-day training camp to allow the players to strengthen their relationships and bond before embarking on their tour of South Africa.
Lions memories: Bakkies lit fire in me
Former British & Irish Lions lock Simon Shaw reflects on his two Lions tours to South Africa, which came some 12 years apart.
Roberts snubs Farrell, Sexton for Lions XV
Former Wales and Lions centre Jamie Roberts has identified seven Wales players he believes should be selected in the British & Irish Lions starting XV in the upcoming three-Test series against the Springboks.
Government to assist with Lions tour logistics
Mark Alexander says with the help of government, SA Rugby will be able to navigate the challenges posed by Covid-19 despite the fact that the original Lions tour schedule is subject to review due to the pandemic and its predicted progression.
