My Perfect XV: Josh Strauss
A Glasgow centurion who won 15 caps for Scotland, captained the Lions and featured in the English Premiership and Top 14, Josh Strauss picks a starting lineup from the best he played with or against.
Hogg: Finn doesn’t know what he’s doing
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg believes that Finn Russell’s unpredictability is what makes him such a crucial asset in the Dark Blues’ Six Nations opener against England.
Watch: Le Roux vs Hogg in spiral kick-off
Springbok fullback Willie le Roux takes on Scotland counterpart Stuart Hogg in a North-vs-South challenge to see who can launch the longest spiral kick.
One Bok makes Farrell’s tough guy list
England captain Owen Farrell has included a Springbok on the list of five toughest opponents he has faced throughout his career.
Papertalk: England view Bok Test as a ‘final’
The Boks powered past Scotland to set up a tantalising end-of-season clash with a resurgent England, here are the top rugby headlines from around the UK.
Hogg bracing for Bok barrage
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg will face the Springboks for the third time this season when the teams take to Murrayfield on Saturday and the fullback has warned his teammates what to expect.
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.
No fireworks from Finn as tourists fail to dazzle
Finn Russell’s starting debut for the British & Irish Lions was notable for the absence of the anticipated pyrotechnics display, writes ZELIM NEL.
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.
