Jon Cardinelli, our man on the ground in South Africa, talks bio-bubbles, Boks and back-row learnings as he reflects on the opening weekend of the tour
The Lions are playing in empty stadiums in South Africa (Getty Images)Jon Cardinelli talks bio-bubbles, Boks and back-row learnings
The world champions beat the Lelos 40-9 in PretoriaDebutant Aphelele Fassi runs in the opening try down the wing (Gallo Images/Getty Images)The world champions beat the Lelos 40-9 in Pretoria
Watch the Springboks return to the international stageThe Springboks squad prepare for the Georgia Test (Gallo Images/Getty Images)Watch the Springboks return to the international stage
After the warm-up at Murrayfield, the Lions tour gets properly underway against Sigma Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday. A convincing win is the goal for Warren Gatland's men Wyn Jones, Jamie George and Kyle Sinckler get some scrum work in ahead of their start in Jo'burg (Inpho)It's the opening match in South Africa and a winning start by the tourists is expected
Here is how the hosts shape up for the first match on tourSigma Lions centre Burger Odendaal during Super Rugby Unlocked (Getty Images)Sigma Lions team to play British & Irish Lions We now know what stands in front of the British & …Continue reading »
