How tough is it for a Test prop to play loosehead and tighthead? “Back in the day I tried to play tighthead and it didn’t go too well!” jokes former…
South Africa
Analysed: South Africa’s set-piece dominance
Analysed: South Africa’s set-piece dominance The second half of Saturday’s second Test was ugly viewing for British & Irish Lions fans. The first 240 minutes of rugby in the Test…
Who is Cobus Reinach: Ten things you should know about the Springbok scrum-half
From holidays to hat-tricks, get to know the South Africa No 9
South Africa team to play the Lions – Third Test
Find out the Springboks line-up for the series decider
South Africa squad to face the Lions
Familiar look to Springboks side for the first Test
British & Irish Lions team to play South Africa – Third Test
Who has Warren Gatland selected for the decider?
Lions Analysis: Springboks’ tackle choice
Lions Analysis: Springboks’ tackle choice It’s no secret that South Africa’s main selling point is their physicality. They have the biggest, scariest forward pack in world rugby. Not only do…
Five things we learnt about rugby in July 2021
From high balls to high standards, Paul Williams reflects on the goings-on of the past month
All Blacks boss Ian Foster on Lions Test: “It put me to sleep”
All Blacks boss Ian Foster on Lions Test: “It put me to sleep” Amidst preparations for their Bledisloe tie with the Wallabies, All Blacks boss Ian Foster was asked what…
Lions Tour: What You May Have Missed In Week Five
Off-field drama selling Lions series Two weeks ago, many asked whether the British & Irish Lions 2021 series should proceed given the Covid-19 situation in South Africa and the violent…