Lions coach Warren Gatland pours scorn over Springboks’ ploy of using Rassie Erasmus as a waterboy

Warren Gatland pours scorn over the Springboks’ ploy of using director of rugby Rassie Erasmus as a waterboy to issue tactical instructions… as the Lions head coach says insists ‘not the greatest look for the game’ Warren Gatland cast more doubt over the Springboks’ waterboy tactics   Director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been masquerading as … Read more

Springboks should not be allowed to use Rassie Erasmus as a waterboy, says ex-referee Alain Rolland

South Africa should not be allowed to use Rassie Erasmus as a waterboy during first Test with Lions, says former international referee Alain Rolland, as he urges World Rugby to investigate controversial ‘loophole’ Springboks director of rugby was used as a waterboy during warm-up games  He was seen running on the pitch to deliver tactical … Read more

Lions team: Alun Wyn Jones completes incredible recovery to captain first Test against South Africa

Starters  15. Stuart Hogg (Exeter Chiefs, Scotland) #783 14. Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, England) #816 13. Elliot Daly (Saracens, England) #822 12. Robbie Henshaw (Leinster Rugby, Ireland) #824 11. Duhan van der Merwe (Worcester Warriors, Scotland) #841 10. Dan Biggar (Northampton Saints, Wales) #821 9. Ali Price (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland) #843 1. Wyn Jones (Scarlets, … Read more

British and Irish Lions use ‘breakthrough real time’ technology

British and Irish Lions become the first sports team in the world to use ‘breakthrough real time’ technology that monitors performance, wellbeing and recovery to shape training loads as they aim to beat South Africa British and Irish Lions have enlisted the latest player performance technology  They are looking to topple South Africa in the … Read more

Lions livewire Ali Price is the RIGHT choice for the scrum-half spot for first Test

Livewire Ali Price was working early mornings at his local BAKERY the last time the Lions toured South Africa… now the Scotland star is the RIGHT choice for the No 9 spot as all attention turns towards the first Test against South Africa on Saturday The Lions’ first test against South Africa on their tour … Read more

FAN VIEW: Alun Wyn Jones must start in the Lions’ first test after his miraculous recovery

The time for Warren Gatland to decide his 23 players for the first test is fast approaching. The tour really got underway on July 14 against South Africa A who were the Springboks in all but name.  Before the South Africa A game, the Lions hadn’t really been challenged on tour. They ended up on … Read more

Warren Gatland believes Faf de Klerk should have seen red for high challenge in last Lions match

Warren Gatland insists scrum-half Faf de Klerk should have seen red for high challenge in South Africa A’s victory over the Lions… and hits out at Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus’ ‘waterboy’ role on Wednesday Faf de Klerk was sin binned during South Africa A’s 17-13 win over the Lions  The South African scrum-half made a … Read more

Rassie Erasmus ignites war of words with Warren Gatland after Lions head coach comments

The mind games begin! Rassie Erasmus ignites war of words with Warren Gatland as he tweets footage of Owen Farrell’s own high tackle during South Africa ‘A’ defeat – hitting back at the Lions head coach’s claim Faf de Klerk should have seen red South Africa ‘A’ beat the British and Irish Lions 17-13 on … Read more

Maro Itoje condemns racist abuse of England stars and hits out ‘appalling’ violent scenes among fans

Lions star Maro Itoje condemns racist abuse of England stars Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford as well as hitting out at ‘appalling’ violent scenes among fans that marred build up to Euro 2020 final defeat by Italy By Nik Simon for the Daily Mail Published: 23:47 BST, 12 July 2021 | Updated: 00:22 … Read more