This past Saturday’s match between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions will go down as a Test littered with foul-play incidents. Yet, it is by no means the first tour match characterised by ill-discipline.
SA Rugby magazine picks out a selection of papers from the UK and Ireland to scan the reaction after the Springboks’ victory in the second Test.
Jacques Nienaber and his Springbok coaching staff will face a number of selection headaches going into the all-important deciding Test against the British & Irish Lions. SA Rugby magazine takes a closer look.
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has reflected on his side’s defeat in the second Test, admitting they had been outplayed in the second half.
British & Irish Lions coach Robin McBryde has addressed concerns over Dan Biggar’s participation in Saturday’s second Test.
The Bulls put in a composed and dominant performance to come away with a bonus-point victory over arch-rivals Western Province at Newlands.
Sam Warburton is almost certain the Springboks won’t be able to stop the British & Irish Lions from winning one of the remaining two Tests to clinch the series.
Former England and B&I Lions captain Martin Johnson has named his all-time greatest forwards pack, which includes only one Springbok and a few surprises.
Lions defence coach Steve Tandy has responded to Rassie Erasmus highlighting some dubious refereeing decisions made by saying he feels the officials did a good job this past weekend.
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has rued the Springbok inaccuracies but credited the British & Irish Lions’ street smarts in their opening Test victory.
