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SA A deliver serious statement to overpower Lions

A Springbok-laden South Africa A team produced a gutsy performance to claim a 17-13 victory in a brutally physical match over the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town on Wednesday.

RECAP: SA A vs British & Irish Lions

Look back at the live action as South Africa A overpowered the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town.

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.

SA A vs Lions: Players to watch

SARugbymag.co.za looks at seven players who will have something to prove when South Africa A takes on the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town on Wednesday.

South Africa sing the national anthem during the Cup Final, Match 34 between South Africa and Fiji at the HSBC Sydney Sevens

Blitzboks forced into quarantine on Tokyo arrival

The Blitzboks – Team SA’s men’s rugby sevens squad – have gone into quarantine after landing in Tokyo ahead of the Olympic Games following a Covid-19 positive case on board their flight.

World Rugby applies 50/22 law trial, new ruck laws globally

World Rugby on Wednesday announced five law trials which will start next month, including a so-called ’50/22′ kicking adaptation.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 10: Jaden Hendrikse of the Cell C Sharks on his way off the field after receiving a red card during the Tour match between Cell C Sharks and British and Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 10, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Hendrikse escapes long-term ban for elbow strike

Sharks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse has been handed a short-term ban for his red card against the British & Irish Lions this past Saturday.

Bok players set for surprise hit-out against Bulls

A South Africa side is in line to benefit from a desired second warm-up game this weekend, albeit against the Bulls and not the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Stick: Boks can build hope, show unity amid violence

Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks want to try to build hope while spreading positive energy amid outbreaks of violence and looting around the country.

Stormers in line to face Lions as planned

The scheduled game between the Stormers and British & Irish Lions is set to go ahead on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

De Klerk: Lukhanyo brings a lot of calm as captain

Faf de Klerk has hailed the leadership qualities of Lukhanyo Am who will lead the South Africa A side against the British & Irish Lions on Wednesday in place of Siya Kolisi.