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Lions committed to staging ‘traditional’ SA tour

British & Irish Lions chairman Jason Leonard says the board is committed to producing a ‘traditional’ tour of South Africa, but will delay a final call as long as possible.

O’Connell names five players set for Lions call-up

Ireland great Paul O’Connell has identified the five players he believes are ‘nailed on’ for British & Irish Lions selection for the tour of South Africa later this year.

Meyer: Unbelievable honour to coach Boks

In the latest SA Rugby magazine, Heyneke Meyer shares what he learned as Bok coach, and details his journey to the top job after twice being in the running before his eventual appointment. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Du Toit set to return to training

Springbok and Stormers flank Pieter-Steph du Toit is reportedly ready to return to training after spending almost a year on the sidelines through injury.

Tributes pour in for Pietersen

Tributes are pouring in from across the rugby world as Sharks and Springbok wing JP Pietersen announced his retirement this week.

Deadline set for call on Lions tour

World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte says a decision on whether the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa will go ahead will be made at the end of March.

Player tracker: The RWC bomb squad

In the final part of this series, CRAIG LEWIS looks back at the Springboks’ match-day squad from the World Cup final and provides an update on each member of the bench.

Bok watch: A closer look at RWC forwards

In the second article of a three-part series, CRAIG LEWIS looks back at the Springboks’ match-day squad from the World Cup final and provides an update on each member of the forward pack.

How the top RWC Boks are progressing

In the first article of a three-part series, CRAIG LEWIS looks back at the Springboks’ match-day squad from the World Cup final to chart their journeys over the past 15 months.