Ex-Stormer: Duhan’s going to light up South Africa
Former Stormers, Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts has backed Duhan van der Merwe to make a significant impact in the Lions’ three-Test series against the Springboks.
Bet of the year: Boks to beat Lions
The MoneyMan and Oliver Keohane look at the early markets for the Lions tour. Odds on the Springboks to take the series stand at a surprising 2.25 and if you’ve got the cash, locking in these odds could be the bet of the year.
Watch: The Boks will be prepared for the Lions
Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers and Wales centre Jamie Roberts – opponents during the 2009 British & Irish Lions series – chat about which centre combination could face Damian de Allende and Lukhanyo Am.
Watch: Squidge Rugby’s 2021 Lions squad analysis
Squidge Rugby runs his eye over the 37-man British & Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa, which was packed with surprises.
SA Rugby weathers Covid-19 storm
An industry-wide alliance and strict austerity measures allowed SA Rugby to post a modest loss of only R7.9 million in 2020, despite enduring a 45% decline in revenues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bok extends Cheetahs stay
A World Cup-winning Springbok has agreed to a contract extension that will have him remain at the Cheetahs until October 2022.
Marler: Lions must take psychiatrist to SA
England prop Joe Marler has urged the British & Irish Lions to bring a clinical psychiatrist with them when they tour South Africa later this year.
All Blacks opt against proposed Bok friendly
SA Rugby has reportedly attempted to secure a Test match against the All Blacks as a warm-up for the upcoming British & Irish Lions series.
Watch: Kolbe makes international players look amateur
Former England and British & Irish Lions wing Ugo Monye says Cheslin Kolbe is an inspiration and one of the most devastating runners the game has ever seen.
World Rugby confirms mid-year Test schedule
A strong revised programme of men’s Test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed on an amended schedule within the existing window.
