The exodus of South African players continued in the off-season, but these five teams are looking to show they are still forces to be reckoned withSA Conference: The Lions and Sharks played on of the games of the tournament in 2017, and both made the playoffs. They will both look to repeat that in 2018 (Getty Images)The exodus of South African players continued in the off-season, but these five teams are looking to show they are still forces to be reckoned with
We examine how pace can be a difference-maker on the elite club and Test stage. This feature first appeared in the issue of Rugby World on sale throughout November. True speed: Jonny May burns past Conrad Smith back in 2014BARELY FOUR minutes into England’s 2014 Twickenham Test against the All Blacks, Brad Barritt threw a looping ball to Jonny …Continue reading »
Some incisive analysis on the final Lions test including why it was the perfect draw, Jonathan Davies' renaissance and credit to Warren GatlandAnd the fans go wild: Owen Farrell levels the scores in the Final TestThe perfect draw It has been said that a draw is like kissing your sister. If that is the case, …Continue reading »
Warren Gatland has been able to name the first unchanged Lions side since 1993 as Steve Hansen has been forced into more changesSame again, lads: Warren Gatland has gone for an unchanged 23Warren Gatland has had the luxury of being able to name the same 23 players who took part in the …Continue reading »
The Lions have never won at the Westpac and with the All Blacks unbeaten at home since 2009, the odds are stacked against Warren Gatland's men...Standing together: The Lions know it's win or bust this eveningThe thwack was perceptible through the cold Wellington air. In amongst a throng of All Blacks on the Westpac turf, …Continue reading »
