British & Irish Lions prop: Physical battle will shape Test series
Zander Fagerson says the British & Irish Lions must win the physical battle if they are to emerge victorious in the three-Test series against South Africa.
Zander Fagerson says the British & Irish Lions must win the physical battle if they are to emerge victorious in the three-Test series against South Africa.
Ahead of the start of the 2021 mid-year Test window, take a look at all the squads as they are announced.
Hooker Malcolm Marx is adamant there’s no hint of fear within the Springbok camp that they might have lost their winning momentum having last played internationally 19 months ago.
Tadhg Furlong says Steven Kitshoff has the potential to be equally influential in the Test series between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions as his predecessor ‘Beast’ Mtawarira was when the sides met 12 years ago.
Today marks 12 years since the Springboks beat the British & Irish Lions in a pulsating 2009 series opener. Look back at every scrum from that memorable encounter in Durban.
SA Rugby has asked government’s national Covid-19 ministerial advisory committee to consider filling stadiums with up to at least 10, 000 fans per game for the Boks’ Tests starting next month.
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has confirmed that it will not be broadcasting the upcoming Lions series and Springbok inbound tour matches.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says experienced players like Willie le Roux are playing a vital role in blooding potential successors Aphelele Fassi and Yaw Penxe into the squad.
Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster analyses the Springboks’ most recent Test matches and provides insight into how the British & Irish Lions could beat the world champions during the upcoming Test series.
Springbok loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff says he will continue giving all he can to fill the boots of retired Tendai Mtawarira during the upcoming Lions series.