2nd Test preview: Lions Series on a knife-edge
With only one point separating the Springboks from the British and Irish Lions on the handicap, Saturday’s clash could be decided by the smallest of margins – or a refereeing decision.
5 reasons why the Springboks will win the 1st Lions Test
The teams are out and the guessing games are over but who will strike the first blow in the Test Series between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions which starts in Cape Town this Saturday?
We take a look at some of the key issues.
British and Irish Lions to prevail in ‘4th’ Test
Wednesday’s showdown with South Africa A in Cape Town will provide Warren Gatland’s side with their toughest test yet.
Unfancied Japan can surprise Lions
Japan’s handicap line has gone up from -11 to -20 in the last few weeks
Bookies unmoved by Springboks squad selection
The British and Irish Lions remain odds-on favourites for the three-Test series against the Springboks in July and August.
Japan are the value bet for Lions curtain-raiser
Jamie Joseph has named an experienced squad for the Brave Blossoms’ mini tour of Scotland and Ireland.
Lions remain odds-on favourites after squad announcement
To win the series: Lions 8/11, South Africa 11/10, Draw 25/1 British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has named his 37-man squad to tour South Africa with a few left-field selections and notable absentees catching the eye. Sam Simmonds is the bolter, Bundee Aki the surprise and Jonny May the eyebrow-raising omission. Those […]
Best value British and Irish Lions ‘Bolters’
Following the news that the British & Irish Lions intend to play this summer’s series with the Springboks in South Africa, we take a look at the outsiders who could make it onto the plane if the tour does go ahead.
Sam Simmonds 2/1 to be a Lions bolter
Betfair have opened a book on Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions squad selection.