We ran out of steam, but not heart – Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus, who coached the South Africa ‘A’ side that defeated the British & Irish Lions 17-13 in Cape Town on Wednesday, said his players ran out of steam, but never out of heart which proved decisive in a match they desperately wanted to win.
Highlights: South Africa A v British & Irish Lions
The "unofficial fourth Test" of the Castle Lager Lions Series was a tough encounter between the men in green and gold (with a bit of white) and the tourists in red.
Erasmus hopeful for another SA ‘A’ fixture
In an effort to boost the players’ match fitness and give them the best possible chance to push for places in the Springbok Test team, Rassie Erasmus was hoping that the South Africa ‘A’ side could play a second match on Saturday before the Test series against the British & Irish Lions kicks off next weekend.
Kolbe, De Klerk thrilled to be back in Green & Gold
Springbok backs Cheslin Kolbe and Faf de Klerk cannot wait to pull the green and gold jersey over their heads when the SA ‘A’ team line up against the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday.
Several motivating factors for SA ‘A’ team
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and Lukhanyo Am, who will captain South Africa ‘A’ against the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday night, said there were several factors motivating the team as the Castle Lager Lions Series Tests move into view.
Re-live: Top five tries from 2009 and 1997 Lions Tours
We look back at some of the best tries from the British & Irish Lions tours to South Africa in 1997 and 2009.
Am leads strong SA ‘A’ team against Lions
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 18 Rugby World Cup winners in a strong South Africa ‘A’ team captained by Lukhanyo Am for their clash with the British & Irish Lions in a Castle Lager Lions Series match at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday.
Mother City welcomes Castle Lager Lions Series
The Springboks and the British & Irish Lions arrived in Cape Town on Sunday for the eagerly awaited second stage of the Castle Lager Lions Series.
Club and amateur rugby still suspended
All club and amateur rugby remain suspended after the national government's announcement on Sunday 11 July that the adjusted level four lockdown will continue for another two weeks.
The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #8
It was a Carling Currie Cup weekend to cherish for the two teams from the Free State as the Toyota Cheetahs broke their Premier Division duck, while the Down Touch Griffons put some distance between them and the chasing pack on the First Division standings.