Wiese at No 8, Kitshoff to start for Boks

Jasper Wiese will start at No 8 in place of Kwagga Smith, while Ox Nche has been ruled out of the Springboks’ second Test against the British & Irish Lions this Saturday and will be replaced in the starting lineup by Steven Kitshoff. (more…)

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Smit: Lions tour is even more special
John Smit

Smit: Lions tour is even more special

Former Springbok captain John Smit says the British & Irish Lions series has become even more special as one of the last traditional tours in modern rugby. (more…)

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Bok 45-man squad to be named on 5 June
Leicester Tigers No 8 Jasper Wiese

Bok 45-man squad to be named on 5 June

Rassie Erasmus says he is encouraged by the form of many South African players who have been impressing in competitions around the world as the Lions series looms, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Lions learning from England’s World Cup defeat
Cheslin Kolbe scores

Lions learning from England’s World Cup defeat

British & Irish Lions attack coach Gregor Townsend says he analysed England’s World Cup final loss to the Springboks before the final squad-selection meeting. (more…)

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