Lions great: Henshaw-Harris should form Lions midfield pairing
British & Irish Lions great Scott Gibbs has picked the match-day 23 he believes should head into battle against the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.
Writers’ Bok XV: Most back Kwagga to start at No 8
In the buildup to the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions in Cape Town, the SARugbymag.co.za writers select their Springbok match-day 23 that could run out on Saturday.
Overseas-based scribe: Boks tempted fate, now karma is lurking
In the wake of several positive Covid-19 tests in the Springboks’ squad, a New Zealand rugby scribe says “bad karma seems to be lurking around the Springboks” since they withdrew from the 2020 Rugby Championship.
Smith stars as Lions roar past Stormers
Alun Wyn Jones completed his remarkable comeback from injury in the British & Irish Lions’ 49-3 win over the Stormers on Saturday, but it was young flyhalf Marcus Smith who was the star of the show in Cape Town.
LIVE: Stormers vs British & Irish Lions
Follow the live action as the Stormers take on the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium.
Gatland: AWJ ‘needs 20 minutes’ to become Test candidate
Alun Wyn Jones is set to cap a remarkable recovery from a shoulder injury by playing for the British & Irish Lions against the Stormers at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Highlights: Dominant SA A down B&I Lions
South Africa A claimed a 17-13 victory against the British and Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday. Here’s how the match unfolded:
Kolbe has vital intel on Gats’ Lions
Cheslin Kolbe says the British & Irish Lions have a dynamic backline composition, but believes his knowledge of playing against them in the northern hemisphere could be advantageous to South Africa.
Murray to give Lions kickstart
The match against South Africa A will serve as a test of scrumhalf Conor Murray’s ability to rally the British & Irish Lions pack for a performance that makes the world champions sit up and take notice.
Five African-born players who played for B&I Lions
We take a look at five African-born rugby players who went on to represent the British & Irish Lions down the years, including three South Africans.
