Gatland: Lions have dented Boks’ ego
British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has fired a shot before the first Test against the Springboks, claiming they ‘dented their ego’ despite losing to South Africa A last week.
British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has fired a shot before the first Test against the Springboks, claiming they ‘dented their ego’ despite losing to South Africa A last week.
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says he expects Saturday’s first Test against the Springboks to be a challenge for Duhan van der Merwe as he prepares to face Cheslin Kolbe in an intriguing clash of styles.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says captain Siya Kolisi’s experience and leadership would be vital against the British & Irish Lions even if he is rusty after a period of self-isolation.
British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland is expecting an “arm wrestle” in the first Test match against the Springboks after making his “hardest” team selection yet.
Following the announcement of the Springboks’ 23-man match-day squad to face the British & Irish Lions in the first Test in Cape Town, have your say on whether or not you would make any changes to the side.
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Tuesday that agreement had been reached to conclude the Lions series in Cape Town.
British & Irish Lions flyhalf Dan Biggar has complimented the Springboks’ style of play after it was dismissed as “boring” by former coach Peter de Villiers.
SA Rugby magazine picks five players who could be wildcard selections over the course of the coming British & Irish Lions series.
In the buildup to the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions in Cape Town, the SARugbymag.co.za writers select their Springbok match-day 23 that could run out on Saturday.
Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am have both been heavily favoured to temporarily take over as Springbok captain should Siya Kolisi be ruled out of the first Test against the British & Irish Lions.