British and Irish Lions

Welcome boost for Lions as Russell resumes training

The British & Irish Lions have confirmed that flyhalf Finn Russell will resume training this week after recovering from an achilles injury.

Owens: Watson was lucky

Former international referee Nigel Owens says Nic Berry got most of his decisions correct in the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions, but Hamish Watson should have been yellow-carded.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 24: Maro Itoje of the British & Irish Lions, who was announced as man of the match looks on during the 1st Test match between the South Africa Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 24, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Itoje: How the Lions mustered comeback effort against Boks

British & Irish Lions lock Maro Itoje has explained how they recomposed themselves at half time in the first Test against the Springboks and managed an incredible comeback to claim victory.

Boks aim to defy history after first Test defeat

The Springboks will be seeking to defy history after losing the first Test against the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium this past Saturday.

Nche: Boks’ half-time subs not pre-planned

Ox Nche says the decision to replace the Springboks’ starting front-row at half-time was not pre-planned and that he was ready to play the full first Test against the British & Irish Lions if needed.

Classy Rassie: No excuses from Boks, Lions win well-deserved

Rassie Erasmus has responded graciously to the British & Irish Lions’ 22-17 victory over the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.

Faf de Klerk of the Springboks fighting with Maro Itoje of the B&I Lions for the ball during the Castle Lager Lions Series 1st Test match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 24, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

De Klerk: Gutted Boks looking forward

Faf de Klerk said the Springboks will be coming back fired up in next weekend’s second Test against the British & Irish Lions after a disappointing loss in the first Test on Saturday.

Biggar boots Lions to comeback victory over Boks

The British & Irish Lions scored 19 second-half points to secure a come-from-behind 22-17 victory in the first Test match over the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.

B&I Lions forced into late change to pack

The British & Irish Lions have been forced into one change to their starting lineup for the first Test against the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.

One moment of magic! Who will steal the show on Saturday?

Tight contests are often tilted by a memorable moment in the match and so the SARugbymag.co.za writers have predicted which player will produce the magic in the crunch first Test between the Springboks and 2021 British & Irish Lions.