De Villiers believes Springboks will feed off pressure
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok legend, Jean de Villiers, has said that the massive amount of pressure on the Springboks may actually work in their favour during the Lions series. Speaking to his old opposite...
Winners & Losers: British & Irish Lions First Test Squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has named his side for the first Test against the Springboks and with it, the Lions boss has made some tough selection calls. In fact, Gatland claims that this test 23 'was by...
Alun Wyn Jones leads the B&I Lions in first Test against Springboks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has named his side for the first Test against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 24 July (kick off 5pm BST). Tour captain Alun...
Jenkins emphasises role of players not selected
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the British & Irish Lions approach the announcement of the team for the first Test, assistant coach, Neil Jenkins reminded the players of the important role that the non-selected individuals play...
All 3 Springboks vs Lions Tests to be played at one venue
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs many predicted, the two Tests between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions which were scheduled to take place on the Highveld have now been moved to Cape Town, meaning that Cape Town Stadium...
All 3 Springboks vs Lions Tests to be played at one venue
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs many predicted, the two Tests between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions which were scheduled to take place on the Highveld have now been moved to Cape Town, meaning that Cape Town Stadium...
Nienaber reacts to questions over de Jager and Mapimpi
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of the Springbok squad announcement for the first Test against the British & Irish Lions, many eyebrows have been raised to the presence of Lood de Jager and Makazole Mapimpi in...
Liam Williams available for selection
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions outside back, Liam Williams, is available for selection into the Test side after coming through his concussion protocols since he took a knock to the head against SA A. Williams...
10 Players Released from Springboks Squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing their announcement for the team to face the British and Irish Lions on Saturday, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed 10 players who have been released from the squad. In...
Springbok milestone for Pollard in opener against Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHandré Pollard will earn his 50th cap in the momentous opening Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday – the first of three internationals...
