Rassie Erasmus has resumed taking pot shots at the British & Irish Lions on Twitter after posting footage to highlight what he describes as “reckless and dangerous” play.

Maro Itoje warned his British & Irish Lions team-mates to prepare for a backlash from the Springboks as they look to complete a famous series victory.

After a build-up of mind games and tit-for-tat tweets, SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has taken to social media to congratulate the British & Irish Lions.

Who stood out – and who flopped – for the Springboks in their opening Test against the British & Irish Lions?

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has lamented the lack of execution against the British & Irish Lions, but said Covid had no bearing on the result.

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said the British & Irish Lions outplayed the world champions in the second half by dominating the aerial battle.

British & Irish Lions loosehead prop Wyn Jones has been ruled out of Saturday’s first Test against South Africa with a minor shoulder injury.

Springboks vs British and Irish Lions: follow the first Test of the 2021 Lions tour kicks off at the Cape Town Stadium.

At least one leading South African bookmaker isn’t prepared to separate the Springboks and British & Irish Lions ahead of their much-anticipated first Test at the Cape Town Stadium.

We’re a day away from the much-anticipated first Test between the world champion Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium.

The Springboks and British & Irish Lions will clash in their much-anticipated first Test at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, 24 July.

Flyhalf Elton Jantjies is one successful penalty goal short of his 50th for the Springboks.

Springboks vs British and Irish Lions: The first Test of the 2021 Lions tour kicks off at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

All the key stats and facts ahead of kick-off in the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, 24 July.

Saturday’s first Test between the world champion Springboks and touring British & Irish Lions promises – like so many rugby matches – to be decided up front.

SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Tuesday that agreement had been reached to conclude the series in Cape Town.

SA Rugby has confirmed when the Springboks team for the first Test against the British & Irish Lions will be announced.

Fans first spotted SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus in his “new” role as water boy in the Test against Georgia in early July.

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland is to seek clarification from officials over Faf de Klerk’s dangerous tackle that resulted in a yellow card for the scrumhalf.

SA Rugby’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that the South Africa ‘A’ side will play the Bulls in a much-needed warm-up match in Cape Town on Saturday.