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.

All Blacks rout Fiji

The All Blacks produced a dominant display on their way to a resounding 60-13 win over Fiji in Hamilton on Saturday.

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.

Injured PSDT will be fit for first Test

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Bok star Pieter-Steph du Toit will recover from a midweek head injury and be available for the first Test against the British & Irish Lions.

France claim famous win over Wallabies

Melvyn Jeminet kicked 23 points, including a 78th-minute penalty, to guide France to a thrilling win over the Wallabies in Melbourne on Tuesday.

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.

Four pairs of siblings playing for different nations

We take a look at four sets of brothers who went on to represent two different nations in Test rugby throughout the years.

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.