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Sigma Lions v British & Irish Lions | Highlights

The best of Hamish Watson against the Lions

Hamish Watson walked away with the man of the match award as the British & Irish Lions got their South African tour off to the perfect start, with a 56-14 victory against the Sigma Lions. Here's his...

Lions 14-56 British and Irish Lions - Hamish Watson press conference

Lions 14-56 British and Irish Lions - Warren Gatland and Stuart Hogg press conference

"Small chance" of RG Snyman featuring in Lions series

Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids has shed some light on the current status of towering second-row RG Snyman, and while it is not all that encouraging from a South African point of view, there does...

Hogg encouraged by Lions' attitude

The British & Irish Lions brushed aside the Sigma Lions in the former’s first game on tour, 56-14, but captain Stuart Hogg was steady in victory, well aware of room for improvement and that tougher...

Gatland wants more despite rampant start to Lions tour

Warren Gatland could not find too much to complain about after the British and Irish Lions made a brilliant start to their tour of South Africa, but says his team will not be 100 per cent satisfied.   Gatland's...

'He's certainly one of the best No. 7s I've played against' - Warburton

1. The formidable form of Hamish Watson    The numerous exploits of the gritty openside flanker earned him the man-of-the-match award after a brilliant shift.    Watson arrived...

Gatland reflects on Lions' first game on tour

The British & Irish Lions kicked their 2021 tour of South Africa off to a solid start as they put in a convincing 56-14 victory on the Sigma Lions at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.    Stuart...

Springboks are over-rated, according to Nick Easter

Former England number 8 Nick Easter has expressed the view that the Springboks are under-cooked and over-rated and will suffer at the hands of the British & Irish Lions later this month and into August.    Speaking...