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Former British & Irish Lions Coach: Why Lions Should Turn Down Scott Robertson for South Africa Tour 2021

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A former British and Irish Lions coach says Scott Robertson should not be appointed as coach for the team's South African tour next year. Last week, the Crusaders coach revealed that he approached Warren Gatland to join him on the British and Irish Lions tour. Rugby enthusiasts can book Springboks Vs British And Irish Lions Tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices. Robertson said he's interested in gaining international coaching experience after missing the All Blacks' main job to Ian Foster. Speaking at the Country Sports Breakfast in Gold AM last week, Robertson said he asked Gatland about joining him on the tour and offered his services. Once I missed the All Blacks job, I went up to Gats and asked if I could go on that tour, he said. I thought, see if I can't get involved with the All Blacks, what is the most important, or actually greatest in itself, the Lions tour? I said 'look, I'd love to help you if I can. In a Daily Telegraph colu...

Smit: I’ve never experienced nerves like that

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  Former Springbok captain John Smit has reflected on the 2009 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa and revealed how the series brought about unique pressure. Smit was in conversation with British & Irish Lions chairman Jason Leonard in a webinar hosted by the SA Rugby Legends Association as part of the buildup to next year’s Lions tour of South Africa. Rugby fans can book  British lions 2021 tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices. “The World Cup comes around every four years and if you’re lucky, you might play in one, maybe two, some three, four, five, but some of the greatest Springboks that have ever lived never got an opportunity to play against the Lions,” said Smit. ‘That responsibility and hype added to what I found extreme pressure.’ Although Smit had led the Springboks to the 2007 World Cup, he admitted there was plenty riding on the outcome of the Lions series. “We were in a funny situation in 2009 because we were a World C...

Saders confident of retaining Razor’s services

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  Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge says Scott Robertson will still be the franchise’s head of coach next year even if he takes a role with the British & Irish Lions. Robertson was appointed Crusaders head coach in 2017 and has led his team to championships in every season since taking control. But last week, the 45-year-old revealed he has reached out to Warren Gatland to express interest in forming part of the British & Irish Lions coaching group next year. Rugby fans can book  British lions 2021 tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices. Robertson, who missed out on the All Blacks coaching job, told a New Zealand radio show that he has turned his attention to the possibility of taking up a role with the Lions. But while nothing is concrete yet, Mansbridge says the Crusaders board has discussed the possibility of Robertson linking up with the Lions and discussed ways to work around it. “Without getting into detail about what it actua...

SA Rugby fans get the bargain of the century for Lions tour

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CAPE TOWN - South African rugby enthusiasts have scored the bargain of the century in ticket prices for the British and Irish Lions' eight-game tour to SA in 2021, compared to other major sporting events globally. And it is the hope of the executive director of the South African Rugby Union, Jurie Roux, that a "green army" will fight the "sea of ​​red" of roving Lions supporters. Rugby fans can book Vodacom Bulls Vs British And Irish Lions Tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices. World Cup-winning Springbok Pieter-Stef du Toit described the Lions' visit next year as bigger than the World Cup because it is rare for a player to get a second chance in his career to be in front of tourists. Springboks World Cup-winning coach and National Rugby Director Rassie Erasmus said playing for the Lions was one of the best rugby experiences and pointed to the magnitude of the three-round series, given that players from three of The four semi-finalists...

British irish lions tour tickets

  The 2021 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa is an international rugby union tour which will take place in South Africa in 2021. The British and Irish Lions will play a three-match test series against South Africa. Unlike previous series, where the Lions played seven additional games against local teams, in 2021 there will only be five additional games, making a total of eight. in May 2019, Warren Gatland agreed to take charge of the team for the third successive time, with both parties agreeing to the deal. Gatland was officially unveiled as the 2021 coach on 12 June 2019. British Irish Lions Tour tickets are available on our website at very discounted prices. So fans can book  British irish lions tour tickets  on www.eticketing.co

Bowe expects incredible Lions series

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  Former Ireland and British & Irish Lions wing Tommy Bowe have warned the visitors to expect a tough series against the Springboks during their 2021 tour of South Africa. Bowe was a member of the Lions squad that last toured South Africa in 2009 when the tourists suffered a 2-1 series defeat by the Springboks. Rugby fans can book  British lions 2021 tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices. He started all three Tests against the Boks, but Bowe most vividly remembers the thrilling second Test, when the hosts claimed a 28-25 victory at Loftus Versfeld thanks to Morne Steyn’s long-range penalty winner. Speaking to the Lions website, Bowe recalled his feelings on that day and the incredible atmosphere created by the supporters. ‘It’s going to be an incredible series and it will be incredibly difficult for the Lions,’ Bowe told the Lions website. ‘My memories of that 2009 Tour are just that second Test – I will never forget the bus going to the stad...

Scott Robertson wants to take part in Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions Tour

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Scott Robertson has revealed that he approached Warren Gatland to join him on the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa next year. Rugby enthusiasts can book DHL Stormers Vs British And Irish Lions Tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices. The Crusaders coach says he's interested in gaining international coaching experience after missing the All Blacks' main job to Ian Foster. Speaking at the Country Sports Breakfast in Gold AM, Robertson said he asked Gatland about joining him on the tour and offered his services. Once I missed the All Blacks job, I went up to Gats and asked if I could go on that tour, he said. I thought, see if I can't get involved with the All Blacks, what is the most important, or greatest in itself, the Lions tour? Scott Robertson I said 'look, I'd love to help you if I can. Robertson, who led the Crusaders to their fourth straight Super Rugby title this year, said his request was taken to Lions management. “I...

bLion's tour contingencies under consideration

  South Africa Rugby CEO Jurie Roux says there will be a serious reconsideration of next year’s British & Irish Lions tour if the current Covid-19 pandemic prevents fans from traveling. DYLAN JACK reports. Rugby fans can book  British lions 2021 tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices. Roux held a media briefing on Tuesday to update the public on the ticketing system and pricing. Current coronavirus lockdown restrictions would prevent fans from traveling to South Africa, let alone attending matches during the tour. Roux explained that SA Rugby and tour organizers had been working on a best-case scenario, but that the tour would have to be reconsidered if fans are not able to travel, which would have a significant commercial impact. “We are looking at several different contingencies around what happens if COVID continues in the way that it currently does. The first prize is that that doesn’t happen. The second prize is that there are som...

BOWE: LIONS FACE A DIFFICULT TEST NEXT SUMMER

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The two-time Lions tourist has vivid memories of his playing days against the Springboks, beginning in all three Trials of the 2009 Tour when Sir Ian McGeechan's men succumbed to a 2-1 series loss. The former Ireland winger was also central to the Lions' series win in Australia in 2013, but it's that visit to South Africa that remains in the memory, as tourists lost a thrilling second Test 28-25 in the Loftus heat. Versfeld Stadium. Rugby enthusiasts can book Springboks Vs British And Irish Lions Tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices. Bowe will always remember that day in Pretoria and says that while the South African population is among the most welcoming hosts in world rugby, Warren Gatland's team will need all his mental determination to deal with the pressures of the game day. "It's going to be an incredible series and it will be incredibly difficult for the Lions," the 36-year-old said. The South African crowd is so passionate...

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson keen to join British & Irish Lions staff

  Crusaders coach Scott Robertson said he has asked about joining the coaching staff of fellow New Zealander Warren Gatland when he leads the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa next year. Rugby fans can book  British lions 2021 tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices. Robertson, who missed out on the All Blacks coaching job last year, said a role on the Lions tour would help give him some international experience. "I thought, look if I can't be involved with the All Blacks, what's the biggest thing - or bigger in its self - the Lions tour - to get involved," Robertson told New Zealand radio station Gold AM on Friday. "Obviously Gats (Gatland) has been hugely successful at the international level as a coach, so he's a person to learn off and also allows me to not have to go offshore to coach and get that international experience." Gatland is taking a year off from coaching the Chiefs to coach the Lions. Robertson...

Does the British and Irish Lions tour in South Africa next year give us bang for our buck?

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SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux used the lottery ticket analogy on Tuesday to talk about the importance of registering online for the right to see the British and Irish Lions here next year. Rugby fans can book South Africa Invitational Vs British And Irish Lions Tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices. In an even broader context, he could have said that to be a big winner you need a ticket and that is perhaps the way South Africans should approach the long-awaited tour. SA Rugby on Tuesday urged local fans to register and go on the ballot at www.lionstour2021.co.za “between” September 2-16 to avoid disappointment. Despite what some may argue is exorbitant prices, there will be a ticket stampede, especially in the UK and Ireland once travel gets easier and we have learned to better deal with the vagaries of the Covid-19 pandemic. Of course, in the coming months, the pandemic will cast a long and ominous shadow over the tour, but the organizers have crossed their hygienic f...

British Irish Lions tour to SA may not take place next year

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British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa may not take place next year if supporters are unable to attend due to COVID-19 restrictions, and host union chief executive Jurie Roux admitted that he would not. Having viewers would not be commercially viable. Rugby fans can book South Africa A Vs British And Irish Lions Tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices. Roux also said that postponing the tour to next fall was "highly unlikely" due to the already messy nature of the global calendar, raising the possibility of a delay to 2022 at the earliest, or even canceling it altogether. If the current travel restrictions imposed on South Africa were in effect next summer, Lions supporters would not be able to travel. Roux is optimistic that the situation will have improved by next July, but issued a stern warning if it does not. Lions tours have traditionally been very lucrative for the host country: the 2017 tour secured a profit of around £ 20 million for New Zeal...

SINCE THE TOUR: JOHNNY SEXTON

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  The Ireland fly-half was a key figure in 2013, as Warren Gatland’s side marched to a famous 2-1 series win in Australia, before again playing in all three Tests against New Zealand in 2017. His partnership with fellow fly-half Owen Farrell helped turn the 2017 Tour around after the All Blacks surged to victory in the first Test, while he has gone from strength to strength since. Rugby fans can book  British lions 2021 tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices. Long acknowledged as one of the finest fly-halves in the game, Sexton is still going strong at 35 and even took over the Ireland captaincy for the 2020 Six Nations. With the 2021 Tour to South Africa on the horizon, the Leinsterman is one of the players being tipped for a third Tour when they take on the reigning world champions. And in the latest part of our new series looking at what the 2017 tourists have been up to since, we take at look how Sexton has continued to ...

Lions Stars Ready to Restart Rugby

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After a five-month absence, rugby makes its long-awaited return to the Northern Hemisphere, kicking off with a bang in the English Premiership this weekend, with several British and Irish Lions strutting. Rugby fans can book South Africa A Vs British And Irish Lions Tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices. With the 2021 Tour to South Africa now less than a year away, players from the British Isles will be eager to prove their worth as they seek a spot on Warren Gatland's team. The club's impressive performances are vital and the Gatland Lions head coach will keep an eye out for the Premiership, which is poised for an exciting conclusion to the campaign. England takes center stage The Guinness PRO14 won't be back until next week, so England's top flight can steal the spotlight for a week as it begins its descent to an exciting conclusion. The Exeter Chiefs rank at the top of the list, five points ahead of Sale, and face the Leicester Tigers on Satu...

Shaun Edwards wants to focus on France over British and Irish Lions

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Former Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards insisted that he would be focussing on France next year over a possible chance of being in the coaching panel of British and Irish Lions. The Lions are set to tour South Africa in 2021 for a three-game Test series in July and August as head coach Warren Gatland is finalising his backroom staff. Rugby fans can book  British lions 2021 tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices. Edwards already has the experience of being with the Lions as defence coach when they last toured South Africa in 2009 under head coach Sir Ian McGeechan but when Gatland took in charge he opted for Andy Farrell as defence coach in the 2013 and 2017 tours of Australia and New Zealand respectively. He also has worked with Gatland with Wales where he was the defensive coach since 2008 and decided to part away post the 2019 World Cup following which he was handed a similar role with France. "The French Federation has shown a lot of belief in me,...

British and Irish lions: we just couldn't say no - Stick

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Springbok's assistant coach, Mzwandile Stick, has opened up to the experience of taking on the British and Irish Lions on tour. Stick first met the famous side on the road when they last visited South Africa in 2009. Rugby enthusiasts can book Springboks Vs British And Irish Lions Tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices. BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS TOURS: RUGBY'S MOST RARE CHALLENGE The British and Irish Lions tours only take place once every twelve years for the Springboks with the team now locked into a four-year cycle in which they visit traditional southern rivals in South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Stick was drafted into the Southern Kings team that took on the tourists at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium just after the completion of the 2010 Soccer World Cup venue construction. "At the time, I was still playing for the Blitzboks, but I got a call from Mr. Solomons and he asked me to play that game," said Stick, who hails from Port Elizabeth...

Williams: Lions jersey makes you feel 12 foot tall

Former Wales wing Shane Williams has opened up on his pride of wearing a British & Irish Lions jersey during their tour of New Zealand in 2005. Fresh from helping Wales win a Grand Slam Six Nations title in 2005, Williams was named in the Lions squad for their New Zealand tour. Rugby fans can book  British Irish lions tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices. In an interview with the Lions website, the short wing recalled feeling like a giant when he was able to pull on the famous red shirt in a historic warm-up match against Argentina in Cardiff. ‘To put the Lions jersey on for the first time, I remember putting it on and feeling 12 feet tall,’ Williams told the Lions website. ‘To play for Wales was my dream as a kid and I knew all about the history of the Lions. ‘But I never thought for one minute that I would play for Wales, let alone the Lions. So, when the chance comes along you’re pinching yourself, you are. ‘When I put that jersey on for th...