It's here at last – the start of a series that will determine whether the best of Britain and Ireland can overcome the world champions. Here's the gen on the match in Cape TownAnthony Watson tries to close down Wille Le Roux during South Africa A's defeat of the Lions (Inpho)What we've all been waiting for – the start of a momentous series
Find out who Warren Gatland has picked for the opening fixture of the seriesAlun Wyn Jones will captain the Lions in the first Test against the Springboks (Getty Images)Find out who Warren Gatland has picked for the opening fixture of the series
Find out who will line up for the Springboks in Cape TownSiya Kolisi will captain the Springboks against the Lions (MB Media/Getty Images)Find out who will line up for the Springboks in Cape Town
Ahead of the first match against South Africa in Cape Town, the Lions have a number of big selection calls to make in the back-row, back-three and midfield.The Lions leave the pitch after losing 17-13 to South Africa 'A' (Getty Images)What should the Lions Test XV be for game one? After nearly 18 months of wondering if the British & …Continue reading »
The cloud of Covid, mind games and lessons in defeat all feature in Jon Cardinelli’s latest column from South AfricaFaf de Klerk on the ball during South Africa training (Getty Images)The cloud of Covid, mind games and lessons in defeat all feature in Jon Cardinelli’s latest column from South Africa