Nienaber: Do or die for Boks
Jacques Nienaber has made just three changes to the Boks’ starting lineup for the second Test, saying continuity in selection is key for their must-win match on Saturday.
Readers back Wiese to start, also call for surprise inclusion
Following the opening loss to the British & Irish Lions, a reader’s poll has backed Jasper Wiese to start for the Boks in the decisive second Test on Saturday, but there was also a shock runner-up vote.
Murray at 9, Harris to start at centre for Lions
Ahead of the second Test against the Boks, British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has made three changes to the starting XV from this past Saturday’s opening match.
The ref was Berry good!
Put the pin back in your grenade and read why Australian referee Nic Berry did an outstanding job of handling the blockbuster first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions, according to ZELIM NEL.
Lions prop apologises for Kolbe incident
British & Irish Lions prop Mako Vunipola says he doesn’t feel the incident involving Cheslin Kolbe in the first Test against the Springboks was reckless but has apologised for his conduct.
Welcome boost for Lions as Russell resumes training
The British & Irish Lions have confirmed that flyhalf Finn Russell will resume training this week after recovering from an achilles injury.
Owens: Watson was lucky
Former international referee Nigel Owens says Nic Berry got most of his decisions correct in the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions, but Hamish Watson should have been yellow-carded.
Itoje: How the Lions mustered comeback effort against Boks
British & Irish Lions lock Maro Itoje has explained how they recomposed themselves at half time in the first Test against the Springboks and managed an incredible comeback to claim victory.
Boks aim to defy history after first Test defeat
The Springboks will be seeking to defy history after losing the first Test against the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium this past Saturday.
Nche: Boks’ half-time subs not pre-planned
Ox Nche says the decision to replace the Springboks’ starting front-row at half-time was not pre-planned and that he was ready to play the full first Test against the British & Irish Lions if needed.
