Quotes of the Week: It was like Alun Wyn was on a date with Berry
A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches during the buildup to the second Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions.
Lions have not watched Erasmus ‘sideshow’, says coach McBryde
Robin McBryde said on Friday that neither he nor the other British & Irish Lions coaches had watched a video in which Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus slams refereeing in the first Test.
Dawson warns Lions to beware ‘possessed’ South Africa
Matt Dawson has told the British & Irish Lions to be prepared to go to a “new place” mentally if they are to seal a series win over South Africa with victory in the second Test at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Stick comes out to bat for Rassie, slams Gatland
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has come out in defence of Rassie Erasmus, saying that World Rugby cannot possibly take action against him without also taking steps against Warren Gatland.
World Rugby reacts to Rassie video
World Rugby has responded to Rassie Erasmus’ hour-long video highlighting officiating discrepancies in the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions.
Smit: ‘Genius’ Jones was ‘on a date’ with ref
British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones was “an absolute genius” in the way he courted referee Nic Berry last week, according to former Springbok captain John Smit.
Readers: We’re right behind you, Rassie!
Rassie Erasmus need not wonder whether he has the backing of the South African rugby community as they have expressed their unwavering support for the embattled SA Rugby director of rugby.
Lions skipper: Refs have hardest job in rugby
British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones reacted on Thursday to South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus’ criticism of the refereeing in the first Test by saying “match officials have the hardest job in rugby”.
Poll: How do you feel about the Erasmus video?
Following SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus’ hour-long video, highlighting officiating discrepancies, SARugbymag.co.za gives readers the chance to have their say on whether this was the right way to show up the inconsistencies.
Springboks vs Lions: Players to watch (Round 2)
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the players to watch as the Springboks and British & Irish Lions face off in the potentially decisive second Test of the series in Cape Town on Saturday.
