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Highlights

July 25, 2021
Relive the action from the first Lions Test

It wasn't the result the Boks had hoped for, but it was a classic as the British & Irish Lions won the opening Test of the Castle Lager Lions Series by 22-17 in Cape Town.

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Second-half comeback clinches it for the Lions

The British & Irish Lions outplayed the Springboks in the second half to win the opening Test of the Castle Lager Lions Series by 22-17 at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, claiming a crucial victoryin the first of three internationals.

Nienaber: Lions’ aerial battle victory key in Test win

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said the British & Irish Lions outplayed them in the second half by dominating the aerial battle, which is something the South Africans can fix before next week's second Test in the Castle Lager Lions Series.

Blitzboks resolve tested in Tokyo

The Springbok Sevens team cannot wait for Monday’s start to the Rugby Sevens tournament of the 2020 Olympic Games to give meaning to their five year journey and at 04h00 (SA time), when they run out against Ireland in their first match at Tokyo Stadium, the wait will be over.

Bosch stars as Sharks cool down Cheetahs

The Cell C Sharks returned to Carling Currie Cup action with a bang when they claimed a 47-30 bonus-point win over the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday afternoon.

Live at 13h00: Women's First Division Final

The Women's First Division Final takes place on Saturday afternoon at 13h00 in Johannesburg, where the Mastercard Golden Lions Women will defend their title against the Free State Women at Emirates Airline Park.

Mission accomplished for Blitzboks on first day in Tokyo

Wins over Ireland and Kenya pushed South Africa to the top of Pool C at the Rugby Sevens tournament at the 2020 Olympic Games in 2020 Games on Monday.

Springboks to host Argentina in Nelson Mandela Bay

The Springboks will start the defence of their Castle Lager Rugby Championship title against Argentina, when they return to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for the first time since 2018 in the opening two Tests of their 2021 campaign.

Boks determined to fix errors as they return to training

Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff and assistant coach Deon Davids emphasised the importance of correcting their mistakes and taking a big step up in all areas of their game as they returned to the training field on Monday to prepare for the second Test against the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town on Saturday.

The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #12

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SA Under-18 squad named for Georgia tour

Katleho Lynch and Cobus van Dyk have been handed the coaching reins of the South Africa Under-18 team for their tour to Georgia in August.

Second-half comeback clinches it for the Lions

The British & Irish Lions outplayed the Springboks in the second half to win the opening Test of the Castle Lager Lions Series by 22-17 at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, claiming a crucial victoryin the first of three internationals.

Mission accomplished for Blitzboks on first day in Tokyo

Wins over Ireland and Kenya pushed South Africa to the top of Pool C at the Rugby Sevens tournament at the 2020 Olympic Games in 2020 Games on Monday.

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