Lions series to stay in Cape Town
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Tuesday that agreement had been reached to conclude the Lions series in Cape Town.
Biggar: We’d all take Boks’ style of play for a World Cup win
British & Irish Lions flyhalf Dan Biggar has complimented the Springboks’ style of play after it was dismissed as “boring” by former coach Peter de Villiers.
Five possible Lions series wildcards
SA Rugby magazine picks five players who could be wildcard selections over the course of the coming British & Irish Lions series.
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.
Pollard and Am neck and neck to lead Boks if need be
Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am have both been heavily favoured to temporarily take over as Springbok captain should Siya Kolisi be ruled out of the first Test against the British & Irish Lions.
Lions Test team almost finalised after ‘robust’ discussion
The British & Irish Lions team for Saturday’s first Test against South Africa is almost finalised, defence coach Steve Tandy said during an online news conference on Monday.
Kolisi doubt: Who should lead the Springboks?
Should Siya Kolisi be unavailable to lead the Springboks in the first Test against the British & Irish Lions, which player should take over the captaincy on Saturday?
Boks not concerned over potential Kolisi absence
Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks are not concerned about potentially facing the British & Irish Lions without Siya Kolisi as the influential Bok captain faces a call over his availability for the first Test.
Boks “on the right track” to challenge Lions
Stormers head coach John Dobson highlighted some of the areas the Springboks can look to exploit when they face the British & Irish Lions in the first of the Test series next Saturday.
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.
