British and Irish Lions

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.

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber/Steve_Haag/Sports

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.

Referee Nic Berry and Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones

Smit: ‘Genius’ Jones was ‘on a date’ with ref

British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones was “an absolute genius” in the way he courted referee Nic Berry last week, according to former Springbok captain John Smit.

Rassie Erasmus during the Springboks Press Conference on 24 January 2020 at Southern Sun Hotel, Pretoria , Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Readers: We’re right behind you, Rassie!

Rassie Erasmus need not wonder whether he has the backing of the South African rugby community as they have expressed their unwavering support for the embattled SA Rugby director of rugby.

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”.

Poll: How do you feel about the Erasmus video?

Following SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus’ hour-long video, highlighting officiating discrepancies, SARugbymag.co.za gives readers the chance to have their say on whether this was the right way to show up the inconsistencies.

South Africa A Lions Springboks PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Jasper Wiese of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Springboks vs Lions: Players to watch (Round 2)

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the players to watch as the Springboks and British & Irish Lions face off in the potentially decisive second Test of the series in Cape Town on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 14: Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa Springbok head coach, acts as a water carrier during the match between South Africa A and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Woodward takes another swipe at Rassie

Former British & Irish Lions coach Clive Woodward has fired back at Rassie Erasmus, saying the SA director of rugby is hot and bothered in comparison to Warren Gatland’s “statesmanlike” behaviour.

Watch: Squidge Rugby’s analysis of the first Lions series Test

Squidge Rugby looks at how the British & Irish Lions came from behind to win the first Test of the series and what the Springboks will be taking into Test two.

Five issues for the Springboks to tackle

Aerial duels and fitness are among the main issues that the Springboks will have to tackle going into the second and potentially decisive Test against the British & Irish Lions on Saturday.