Team of the Year: Second row
In the second of a six-part series, SA Rugby magazine’s writers pick their world team of the year, based on performances throughout 2021.
Jones does U-turn on Itoje leadership comments
After claiming that he does not see Maro Itoje as a national team captain, England coach Eddie Jones says he has changed his views on the second rower’s leadership potential.
Eddie sent Itoje for acting classes to develop leadership
England head coach Eddie Jones has revealed that he does not see Maro Itoje as a future national team captain, despite taking a unique approach to developing his leadership skills.
Eddie: Tuilagi primed to test ‘inferior’ Wallabies
Coach Eddie Jones had no qualms about selecting Manu Tuilagi on the wing for Saturday’s Cook Cup clash at Twickenham as England look to exploit Australia’s “inferiority complex” against England.
Fans pick best, worst & most disappointing B&I Lions
Two Englishmen and a Welshman have been voted as the best, worst and most disappointing players of the 2021 British & Irish Lions touring party.
Five players who will steal the show in Boks-Lions series
SA Rugby magazine identifies key players from the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions who could be set for a big Test series.
Itoje cautions B&I Lions teammates over Bok threat
Lock Maro Itoje has warned the British & Irish Lions that they’ll need to differentiate between knowing what the Springboks will throw at them and stopping it.
Bok pair make Kaino’s tough guy list
All Blacks great Jerome Kaino – who is expected to announce his retirement soon – has included two South Africans on the list of five toughest opponents he has faced throughout his career.
In pictures: British & Irish Lions assemble
Take a look at the images of the British & Irish Lions touring party assembling for the first time since coach Warren Gatland announced the squad for their eight-match tour of South Africa.
Top-eight highest-paid British & Irish Lions
A Scotsman heads up the list of the top-eight biggest earners in the 37-man British & Irish Lions squad.
