Cheetahs 24 British & Irish Lions 26

Cheetahs 24 British & Irish Lions 26

Cheetahs 14 British and Irish Lions 23

The British and Irish Lions had a declared intention of “raising the bar” in their third South Africa tour game at Vodacom Park.

IAN McGEECHAN has underlined a commitment to select “what we see in front of us” for the British and Irish Lions’ Test series showdown against world champions South Africa.

James Hook wants to give British and Irish Lions boss Ian McGeechan a selection headache tomorrow.

Ian McGeechan has underlined a commitment to select “what we see in front of us” for the British and Irish Lions’ Test series showdown against world champions South Africa.

Paul O’Connell will emphasise a need to do “the simple things well” when he leads the British and Irish Lions into battle tomorrow.

Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy was today called up to the British and Irish Lions squad in South Africa.

Alun Wyn Jones has urged Wales to show their true colours during their punishing autumn schedule.

South Africa 37 Wales 21

South Africa 43 Wales 17

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers handed debuts to two players, but left out World Cup stars Victor Matfield, Percy Montgomery and Francois Steyn from his team to face Wales in the first Test at Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Wales have opted for the experience of Stephen Jones at fly-half for Saturday’s opening Test against South Africa in Bloemfontein.

SOUTH AFRICAN coach Jake White has warned his charges not to become overconfident after their 58-10 thrashing of England in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Gloucester back Iain Balshaw will miss England’s second Test clash against South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday due to injury.

South Africa 58 England 10

John Wells insists England’s rookie pack “know what is coming” when they stand toe to toe with a juggernaut South Africa eight in Bloemfontein tomorrow.

JONNY WILKINSON has declared himself “fully fit and healthy” to spearhead depleted England’s first Test challenge against South Africa in Bloemfontein tomorrow.

Jonny Wilkinson has declared himself “fully fit and healthy” to spearhead depleted England’s first Test challenge against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Jonny Wilkinson is ready to reclaim England’s number 10 shirt, with head coach Brian Ashton declaring: “He relishes a challenge.”

South African bookies have installed Ireland as favourites for Saturday’s first test in Bloemfontein after the Springboks suffered yet another injury blow, according to the Evening Echo.

Defending Currie Cup champions the Blue Bulls face a tough assignment first up in their north-south derby against Western at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.