South Africa

Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones will be captaining the British and Irish Lions for the opening game of the three-match series against South Africa.

The Lions' matchday squad for the first Test has been reported to have been leaked with Alun Wyn Jones set to captain the side.

South Africa skipper Siya Kolisi will be leading the Springboks in the opening Test against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday after a successful recovery from Covid-19.

The final two Test matches between South Africa and British and Irish Lions has been shifted to Cape Town to reduce the risk of Covid exposure.

The Test week 'aura' is engulfing the Lions camp as Gatland tells his players who has been selected for the opening game v South Africa.

The Rugby Football Union has announced the fixtures for England's autumn campaign that kicks-off on 6th November.

Dan Biggar has urged the British and Irish Lions to be prepared for the physical challenge from South Africa.

South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard is confident of his side's chances in the upcoming Test series against the British and Irish Lions.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is a doubtful starter for the first Test against British and Irish Lions as he continues to recover from Covid-19.

Chris Smith scored a decisive 76th minute penalty goal as Bulls edged out South Africa A side with a 17-14 margin at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

British and Irish Lions have rounded off their preparations for the upcoming three-match Test series against South Africa with a 49-3 victory over Stormers in the tour game at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Gregor Townsend admitted nothing has been decided in terms of selection for the Tests v South Africa + Rassie Erasmus continues the war of words between the teams.

TRU will be bringing you some exclusive interviews from some of the biggest names in Lions history. We begin with Scott Quinnell.

Following his squad announcement for the Lions’ final warm-up game, Warren Gatland spoke about Rassie Erasmus and what he learnt from the South Africa ‘A’ encounter.

Alun Wyn Jones has been named on the bench for the British and Irish Lions' tour game against Stormers.

Rassie Erasmus believes a second game between South Africa A and British and Irish Lions would be ideal considering the current Covid situation in the country.

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says the players are still confident despite a 17-13 defeat to South Africa A.

South Africa A managed to hold of a second half fightback from the British and Irish Lions as they sealed a thrilling 17-13 win at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday.

TRU’s Joe Harvey has had a look at how Warren Gatland’s team are faring so far and why tonight’s game v South Africa 'A' could be the most important on the journey to the Test series.

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has played down the idea of facing South Africa 'A' side for the second time in the week.