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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.

Sharks coach: Hendrikse will learn from red card

Sharks coach Sean Everitt says scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse was apologetic after being red-carded in the second half of their loss to the British & Irish Lions on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 10: Duhan van der Merwe of the British and Irish Lions with the ball 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.

Lions punish Hendrikse’s moment of madness

The British & Irish Lions scored a flurry of second-half tries to claim a 71-31 victory over an improved 14-man Sharks after being deadlocked in the first half.

RECAP: Sharks vs British & Irish Lions

Look back at the live action as the Sharks took on the British & Irish Lions at Loftus.

Stormers could switch with SA A amid widespread Covid outbreak

Warren Gatland has hinted the British & Irish Lions may face the Stormers on Wednesday as the Cape franchise switches places with SA A on the tour itinerary while the Boks continue to contend with a widespread Covid-19 outbreak.

Pollard: Criticism doesn’t faze Springboks

Handre Pollard says he is so grateful to have returned to fitness in time to face the British & Irish Lions after worrying at one point that he “might not be ready” in time.

Gatland expects all three Lions Tests to be in Cape Town

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says he expects all three Tests against the Springboks to be played in Cape Town.

New captain to lead B&I Lions into battle

Coach Warren Gatland has named a new captain to lead a much-changed British & Irish Lions team for their rematch against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Cronje at flyhalf for transformed Sharks

The inclusion of Lionel Cronje is one of 11 personnel changes to the Sharks’ starting lineup for their second match against the British & Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Franco Mostert 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.

Mostert could be the Boks’ unsung hero against B&I Lions

Franco Mostert is one of the Springboks’ most underrated players and would be fully deserving of a starting berth against the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

B&I Lions determined to “make tour work” in SA

All but two British and Irish Lions players are likely to be available for a hastily arranged match against the Sharks on Saturday following new Covid-19 tests, according to Lions managing director Ben Calveley.