Meanwhile, Conrad van Vuuren starts at tighthead prop in place of Asenathi Ntlabakanye who is nursing a hamstring niggle.

Batho Hlekani shone on his Lions debut, scoring a try in a thrilling 42–33 win over Lyon, earning man-of-the-match and high praise as South Africa’s next rugby star.

Two years has not been long enough for France's scars to heal from losing in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarterfinals. A titanic tussle with South Africa became an instant classic in a heaving Stade de ...