We’re a day away from the much-anticipated first Test between the world champion Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium.
The Springboks and British & Irish Lions will clash in their much-anticipated first Test at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, 24 July.
Flyhalf Elton Jantjies is one successful penalty goal short of his 50th for the Springboks.
Springboks vs British and Irish Lions: The first Test of the 2021 Lions tour kicks off at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Versatile forward Rynhardt Elstadt says that being added to the so-called Springbok ‘Bomb Squad’ for the first Test against the Lions is a huge honour.
All the key stats and facts ahead of kick-off in the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, 24 July.
Saturday’s first Test between the world champion Springboks and touring British & Irish Lions promises – like so many rugby matches – to be decided up front.
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland’s 23-man squad for the first Test against the Springboks features eight England players and five each from Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has named his side to take on the Springboks in the first of three Tests at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Tuesday that agreement had been reached to conclude the series in Cape Town.
The remaining matches of the British and Irish Lions tour have been moved from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
The Springboks will be representing the pride and recent history of the Southern Hemisphere when they take on the British & Irish Lions.
Siya Kolisi returns to lead the Springboks out in their first Test match against the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, 24 June.
It’s fair to say seldom – if ever – has there been so much uncertainty – and intrigue – regarding the announcement of two rugby team line-ups.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has confirmed that captain Siya Kolisi remains in doubt for the first Test against the British & Irish Lions.
SA Rugby has confirmed when the Springboks team for the first Test against the British & Irish Lions will be announced.
The Springboks have received a much-needed boost by the return from Covid-19 isolation of hookers Bongi Mbonambi and Scarra Ntubeni as well as No 8 Dan du Preez.
The British and Irish Lions ran in seven tries to thump the Stormers 49-3 in their final tour match ahead of the Test series against the Springboks.
The Stormers vs British and Irish Lions match will be the main event of a Saturday double-header at the Cape Town Stadium.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his disappointment in the defeat South Africa ‘A’ suffered to the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium.
Tensions continue to simmer ahead of the Springboks v British & Irish Lions Test series after SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus flagged two controversial tackles by Owen Farrell.
The Bulls scored a surprise 17-14 win over South Africa ‘A’ in a warm-up match at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 17 July.
Follow our live coverage of the South Africa ‘A’ vs Bulls match from the Cape Town Stadium, kick-off is scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday 18 July.
South Africa ‘A’ vs Bulls is the final prep for Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and his charges before they face the Lions in the first Test.
Only three players who started in the South Africa ‘A’ win against the British & Irish Lions on Wednesday retained their places in the starting team.