Warren Gatland

Duhan van der Merwe in action for the Lions against the Stormers. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Duhan van der Merwe needs to be braced for ‘verbals’ from South Africa

This is when the British and Irish Lions tour starts - and how to watch it on TV

Hamish Watson familiarises himself with the Lions jersey. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Hamish Watson on the long-term benefits of so many Scots in the Lions squad

Finn Russell is one of a clutch of Scotland players named in the Lions squad.

Eight Scots named in Lions squad for South Africa tour

Jamie Ritchie helped Scotland defeat England and France away in this season's Six Nations.

Lions call-up would be realisation of a childhood dream for Jamie Ritchie

Gregor Townsend, right, is likely to be named attack coach by Lions boss Warren Gatland.

Gregor Townsend expected to join British & Irish Lions tour

The British and Irish Lions are to play in Edinburgh before leaving for South Africa.

BT Murrayfield to host British & Irish Lions Test match

The British and Irish Lions last toured South Africa in 2009, losing the series 2-1. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Lions tour on for 2021

Allan Dell

Scotland’s Allan Dell expects Warren Gatland to ‘pump Wales up’ for Murrayfield ...

Adam Hastings will be winning only his fourth cap when the match starts at the Principality Stadium

Scotland rookie Adam Hastings will handle pressure at the Principality

Gregor Townsend has some big decisions to make

Gregor Townsend must not panic after mauling by Wales

Stuart Hogg leaves the field with a facial injury in the Lions' win over Crusaders. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Scotland's Stuart Hogg ruled out of British and Irish Lions tour

Stuart Hogg is led from the field

Stuart Hogg faces an anxious wait as cheek injury is assessed

Warren Gatland

Lions coach Warren Gatland: Scotland so much better sine 2013

Vern Cotter is seeking to end a miserable run of eight consecutive Six Nations defeats and has made one enforced change to his team

Cotter hopes dry conditions can help Scots end win drought

Irvine wants Lions to win every match in Oz

Edinburgh-based Lions rugby manager Andy Irvine has set his squad the challenge of going through their tour of Australia next summer in record-breaking style.

BILL LOTHIAN

Rugby: Lions need to win series for credibility, warns Hastings

Rugby: Edinburgh will face a strong Cardiff team at the Arms Park

Six Nations: Robinson asks Scots to keep the faith

Wales look set to lose two key men

Rugby World Cup: Gatland unlikely to face investigation over injury feigning com...

Rugby: ‘Faked’ uncontested scrums not the way to go for Accies coach Cross

Rugby World Cup 2011: Forward-thinking Gatland hailed for helping Welsh youngste...

Rugby World Cup 2011: Priestland out

Rugby: Hook eyes recall for Wales