South Africa’s giants will tower over Gatland’s hobbits
No Billy Vunipola and no CJ Stander. But a thumbs up to Sam Simmonds and Hamish Watson. Mark Keohane believes that British & Irish... Read more
Jasper Wiese the Springboks bolter
Injury setbacks to World Cup-winning Springboks locking duo Lood de Jager and RG Snyman could provide Leicester’s Jasper Wiese with an international debut against... Read more
Springboks barometer – it’s looking strong
The Springboks have three months before the series opener against British & Irish Lions – and it is looking good for South Africa. As... Read more
Maro Itoje towers above all to lead British & Irish Lions
Warren Gatland won’t pick England lock Maro Itoje as his British & Irish Lions captain for the eight-match tour of South Africa. But he... Read more
The War Room: Springbok tight five depth to crush Lions
In Episode 5 of the War Room, Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel discuss the best Springbok tight five to challenge the touring tighties of... Read more
The War Room: Springbok halfbacks when injury strikes
The War Room rolls on into Episode 3, where Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel discuss the halfback pairing for the Springboks should Handre Pollard... Read more
Selecting Springbok centres & wings when crisis strikes
Rugby’s “The War Room” is back for Episode 2, and Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel are discussing the wing and centre options that exist... Read more
Why the British & Irish Lions tour gives me goosebumps
Oliver Keohane reflects on just how special a British & Irish Lions tour is, in the context of the time period between visits. I... Read more
Investing in experience over youth will win Boks the Lions series
It is a Springboks insurance policy that will age like a good wine, writes Mark Keohane, in assessing the squad he would select to... Read more
The British & Irish Lions are the greatest event in world rugby
The British & Irish Lions in South Africa in 2021 is ON. It’s official, raves Mark Keohane. The dates and venues all stay the... Read more
Why the British & Irish Lions will roar in South Africa in 2021
Mark Keohane, on IOL, writes the British & Irish Lions in South Africa in 2021 won’t be a traditional tour but the biggest sporting... Read more
Gats backs Eddie’s 2021 Lions to sweep Springboks 3-zip
Warren Gatland called touring South Africa the easiest of the three British and Irish Lions southern hemisphere tours and said his expectation would be... Read more