Nienaber discusses the "Bomb Squad"
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of the recent Springbok squad announcement, Head Coach Jacques has fielded many questions with regard to his bench. The Springbok bench became one of the most talked-about features...
AWJ tells us what it means to him to be back
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions skipper Alun Wyn Jones has taken some value out of the incident which nearly rendered him unavailable for the 2021 series in South Africa. Jones dislocated his shoulder just 7 minutes...
Gatland on leaked Lions team
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions boss Warren Gatland was blindsided yesterday evening when the British & Irish Lions team was supposedly leaked and reported in the press before being formally announced by the coach himself. The...
De Villiers believes Springboks will feed off pressure
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok legend, Jean de Villiers, has said that the massive amount of pressure on the Springboks may actually work in their favour during the Lions series. Speaking to his old opposite...
Winners & Losers: British & Irish Lions First Test Squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has named his side for the first Test against the Springboks and with it, the Lions boss has made some tough selection calls. In fact, Gatland claims that this test 23 'was by...
Alun Wyn Jones leads the B&I Lions in first Test against Springboks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has named his side for the first Test against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 24 July (kick off 5pm BST). Tour captain Alun...
Jenkins emphasises role of players not selected
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the British & Irish Lions approach the announcement of the team for the first Test, assistant coach, Neil Jenkins reminded the players of the important role that the non-selected individuals play...
All 3 Springboks vs Lions Tests to be played at one venue
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs many predicted, the two Tests between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions which were scheduled to take place on the Highveld have now been moved to Cape Town, meaning that Cape Town Stadium...
All 3 Springboks vs Lions Tests to be played at one venue
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs many predicted, the two Tests between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions which were scheduled to take place on the Highveld have now been moved to Cape Town, meaning that Cape Town Stadium...
Nienaber reacts to questions over de Jager and Mapimpi
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of the Springbok squad announcement for the first Test against the British & Irish Lions, many eyebrows have been raised to the presence of Lood de Jager and Makazole Mapimpi in...
