Former Stormer picks big British & Irish Lions XV
Midfield juggernaut Jamie Roberts has named a British & Irish Lions starting XV to take on the Springboks in South Africa.
Midfield juggernaut Jamie Roberts has named a British & Irish Lions starting XV to take on the Springboks in South Africa.
The Vodacom Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers’ first foray into Europe has been confirmed with the news that the PRO14 Rainbow Cup will kick-off on the weekend of 24 April, with fixtures for the first three rounds now established.
ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE explores the options the Springbok coaches have at inside centre ahead of the upcoming B&I Lions series.
Seabelo Senatla is one of several experienced players to start for the Stormers in their final Preparation Series clash against the Lions in Cape Town on Saturday.
Jordie Barrett handed the Hurricanes their first win of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season, scoring all the points in a 30-19 demolition of the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday.
Stadiums at even quarter capacity would provide at least a semblance of much-needed atmosphere for the Boks’ series against the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The British & Irish Lions tour is back on track and Sir Clive Woodward has weighed in with a cunning back-row combination to battle the Springboks, writes ZELIM NEL.
Vodacom Bulls head coach Jake White is hopeful Walt Steenkamp could return to training in mid-April after the lock’s heart was affected by coronavirus.
Sale Sharks flank Jean-Luc du Preez says he has learned to pick and choose his moments to dominate the collisions in a bid to earn a recall to the Springboks.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is set to make his long-awaited debut for the Sharks in their final Preparation Series clash with the Vodacom Bulls on Friday.