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Springboks start preparations for Lions series
South Africa start their preparations for the British & Irish Lions series with a number of camps over the next fortnight with the side having not played a match since they lifted the Rugby World Cup in Japan in 2019.
Fans poll: Jones to captain Lions, Farrell on bench
A Vodafone survey has shown that supporters would like to see Alun Wyn Jones captain the British and Irish Lions in this summer's tour of South Africa while Owen Farrell has been dropped to the bench.
RA boss says Australia can host Boks-Lions series
Rugby Australia [RA] chairman Hamish McLennan continues to push the nation's credibility of staging events during the coronavirus pandemic, suggesting the British & Irish Lions' tour of South Africa could instead be contested Down Under.
England's Billy Vunipola wants a Lions spot
England's Billy Vunipola hopes a strong showing in the Six Nations can help him cement a spot in Warren Gatland's British & Irish Lions squad for their tour of South Africa this year.
Jones, home captains opposed to '22 Lions tour
England coach Eddie Jones and the captains of the four home unions have said they want the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa to go ahead this year rather than 2022.
Erasmus: Boks open to holding Lions tour in UK
South Africa are open to "all options" to play the British & Irish Lions and are willing to travel to the United Kingdom to make sure the series goes ahead, director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Monday.
COVID-19: Lions trip to South Africa in doubt
The British and Irish Lions will discuss this month whether to visit South Africa because of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lions to face Japan in June ahead 2021 tour
The British and Irish Lions announced on Wednesday they will host Japan in Edinburgh next June ahead of their tour of South Africa.
Robertson could join Gatland on Lions staff
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson said he has asked about joining the coaching staff of fellow New Zealander Warren Gatland when he leads the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa next year.
Lions tour may be postponed - SA Rugby
Fears remain that COVID-19 may yet play a role in restricting international travel to South Africa, and also domestic travel within the country, and SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux says that will in all likelihood see the Lions tour moved to 2022.
0-8: Gatland's winless Aotearoa a worry for Lions?
Warren Gatland's first season in charge of the Chiefs ended far from the way he had planned, but he expects the team will be better for the experience next year under his temporary replacement, Clayton McMillan.
Gatland hopes to stay at Chiefs if Lions tour cancelled
Warren Gatland says he would like to continue coaching at New Zealand's Chiefs next year if the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa is unable to go ahead due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
British and Irish Lions confirm 2021 dates despite Olympics clash
The postponed Olympics will begin on July 23 while the Lions tour will start on July 31 and continue until Aug. 7.
Kolbe prefers Lions SA tour over Olympics
Springbok Cheslin Kolbe has said he would rather play against the British & Irish Lions next year and forego the chance to compete at the Tokyo Olympics.
No apology: Lions howler still irks Steve Hansen
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen remains upset about the decision that cost his side a potentially series-winning penalty against the British & Irish Lions in 2017.
Lions' South Africa tour dates remain unchanged
The Olympics have been pushed back a year due to the global coronavirus pandemic, and will now start on July 23, 2021, the day before the first of three Tests on consecutive weekends between the Lions and the Springboks.
Lions to face South Africa in front of record crowd in 2021
The British and Irish Lions are set to play in front of a record crowd for their 2021 tour of South Africa.
Gatland named Lions head coach for 2021 tour
Warren Gatland will coach the British & Irish Lions for the tour of South Africa in 2021.
Sources: Gatland agrees to coach Lions in 2021
Sources have told ESPN the New Zealander is set to coach the British & Irish Lions for a third successive time.
Schmidt plays down 2021 Lions links
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt said he is not available for the British & Irish Lions if offered the job tomorrow, but has left the door ajar for a role in the future.
Excitement builds as Lions target history
Tom Hamilton sets the scene ahead of the British & Irish Lions' decisive third test against the All Blacks at Eden Park.
Milestone man Kieran Read in 'pretty cool place'
All Blacks captain Kieran Read will join an exclusive club on Saturday night when he plays his 100th Test in the series decider with the British & Irish Lions.
Jones: Beware the wound-up All Blacks (01:55)
Dowd: Fekitoa's experience invaluable in decider (01:17)
Lions tours much more than just rugby (01:00)