Springbok lock RG Snyman’s hopes of making a return to action have been dashed after he suffered a setback that will require further surgery.

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi has confirmed on his social media pages that his autobiography entitled “Rise” will be available from September 2021.

Alun Wyn Jones will reportedly be named captain of the British & Irish Lions’ 36-man squad by coach Warren Gatland on Thursday.

The winner of the three-Test series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions will be the recipients of the first perpetual trophy in the history of the Lions.

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has made his return from a serious knee injury as he came off the bench for French outfit Montpellier.

The Stormers face a flyhalf poser with confirmation that Kade Wolhuter ruptured his knee ligaments against the Sharks.

Pieter-Steph du Toit is reportedly set for a lucrative departure from the Stormers to Japan later this year.

Springbok Handre Pollard made his first appearance since September helping his French club Montpellier reach the European Challenge Cup final.

England scrumhalf Ben Youngs has ruled himself out of contention for the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa for family reasons.

The National Coronavirus Command Council are reluctant to grant requests from federations to allow fans back into stadiums with a third wave of infections feared.

The Stormers have confirmed that Springbok star Pieter-Steph du Toit has returned to full fitness and is ready to return to action.

Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen has been handed a six-week ban after being cited for his red card for striking an opponent with his arm.

Lizo Gqoboka is one of the hottest front row talents in South Africa but injury and the pandemic put a dampener on what might have been a breakout season last term.

The British & Irish Lions have reached an agreement with the Gallagher Premiership over the release of players for their pre-SA tour Test against Japan.

In order to maximise the number of fans it appears that the FNB Stadium will host both highveld Tests between the Springboks and the touring British & Irish Lions.

The British & Irish Lions will have to take on world champions South Africa without the backing of their famous ‘Red Army’ of travelling fans later this year.

Bryan Habana has selected the Springbok starting XV he would like to see take to the field in the first Test against the British & Irish Lions.

Six Nations champions Wales will host world champions South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Fiji in their end of year Tests.

Bookmakers have suggested their British & Irish Lions starting XV to face the Springboks in the first of their three Tests later this year.

Stormers coach John Dobson has interviewed for the head coaching role at English side Harlequins.

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has reportedly sent save-the-date to more than 50 potential players ahead of their tor to South Africa.

Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi is expected to complete his move from the Stormers to the Sharks imminently.

Wales’ George North faces an anxious wait to see if he will be fit for the British & Irish Lions tour of SA after suffering a leg injury.

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Rosko Specman is reportedly no longer in the frame to play for the Blitzboks at the Tokyo Olympics.