De Jager, so formidable in the lineout, may struggle to make at least the start of the Lions series, which would be a major blow to South AfricaMassive speculation surrounds the identity of the British & Irish Lions team to play South Africa in the forthcoming Test series, but there are hardly any doubts about their likely opponents. Selection for the Springboks appears set to be short and sweet. Of their World Cup-winning team, only the warrior prop Tendai Mtawarira is not available, because he has retired. All the others remain in the game, often with a view to facing the Lions. SponsoredThose players have had very little rugby since that tournament and their South African followers have not even seen their world champion team on the field because of the Covid-19 pandemic, but you suspect that a way will be found to get match practice into the side.

Source: The Times May 01, 2021 23:03 UTC