Springboks: Top stats performers - tackles, turnovers & more
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Champion Springboks were dealt a blow on Saturday evening when they fell to the British & Irish Lions, 22-17, in the first of the three Test series. It can be safely said that...
De Klerk issues warning to Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of the first Test which saw the Lions emerge victorious against South Africa in Cape Town, Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has echoed what many feel will be the case next weekend, saying that...
SA vs B&I Lions: What the experts said
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions saw off the Springboks to go 1-up in the Test series with two games remaining. Gatland’s charges kicked off an inspired comeback in the second half to snatch victory and will now enjoy...
South Africa's problems are 'fixable', insists Nienaber
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe problems that led to South Africa's second-half collapse in Saturday's 22-17 defeat to the British and Irish Lions are "fixable", according to head coach Jacques Nienaber. Four...
Gatland expects 'hurt' Springboks to come back stronger after Cape Town defeat
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions coach Warren Gatland said the whole squad must take credit for their battling victory in the first Test. Warren Gatland knows South Africa will be "hurt" by their defeat to the...
Itoje lauds Lions' 'mental fortitude' in win over South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions came from 12-3 down to beat South Africa and Maro Itoje says it was down to a robust mindset. Maro Itoje hailed the British and Irish Lions' "mental fortitude" as...
Springboks Player Ratings v B&I Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour penalties from Handre Pollard, playing his 50th Test, gave the Springboks a 12-3 half-time advantage as the struggling Lions were made to pay for indiscipline. Warren Gatland's charges roared...
Gatland's side roar back to win gripping first Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa led 12-3 at half-time, but the British and Irish Lions fought back superbly to take a 1-0 series lead. The British and Irish Lions roared back in the second half to beat South Africa...
The British and Irish Lions go 1-0 in the Test Series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions have gone 1-0 up the test series against the Springboks after a hard-fought 17-22 victory over Jacques Nienaber's charges. The Springboks started as the brighter of...
Springboks and Lions ready to collide in almighty Cape Town clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and the British and Irish Lions will get to do battle in the Test series opener on Saturday. After months of uncertainty over whether the tour will go ahead, the British and Irish...
