Teams: Lions vs B&I Lions
Check out the match-day squads for the opening match of the much-anticipated British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa between the tourists and the Sigma Lions at Ellis Park.
Lions to have ‘full go’ against B&I namesakes
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says his team will have to be “brave” when they host the British & Irish Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Hendrickse back to tackle B&I Lions
Junior Springbok flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse has returned to the Sigma Lions starting lineup to face the British & Irish Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Strong England flavour to Gatland’s Lions team
Stuart Hogg will captain a British & Irish Lions team featuring 10 England players in their first 2021 tour match against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
In pictures: B&I Lions begin training in SA
Take a look at images from the British & Irish Lions squad’s first day of training in South Africa, as the touring side continued preparations for their clash with the Lions at Ellis Park.
Lions trio make England move
The Ealing Trailfinders have announced the signing of South African prop Dylan Smith and two of his former Lions teammates for the 2021-22 season.
Lions veterans make timely return
Several key players have returned to fitness in time to be in contention for Lions selection to play the British & Irish Lions on Saturday.
Highlights: Lions vs Western Province
The Lions bounced back from their opening Currie Cup defeat by the Pumas by holding on for a thrilling bonus-point win over Western Province on Wednesday night.
Watch: Maxwane’s devastating side-step
Prior to scoring a brace of tries against Western Province in Wednesday’s Currie Cup clash, Lions wing Rabz Maxwane left Sergeal Petersen in his wake with this wicked side-step.
WP alter lineup for Ellis Park clash
There are four changes to the Western Province starting lineup for their Currie Cup clash with the Lions in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
