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The Lions cam up short in their series-deciding third Test against South Africa. in Cape Town last night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Springboks v Lions III: Morne Steyn kicks South Africa to series win … again

7 August 2021 David Barnes 17

Finn Russell starred for the tourists in winner-takes-all third Test in Cape Town but couldn’t quite inspire a win for his team …

South Africa prop Steven Kitshoff. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Springboks v Lions II: long way back for tourists after second half hammering

31 July 2021 David Barnes 15

Hosts scored 21 unanswered points in the second half to square the Test series and set up a winner-takes-all decider next Saturday …

Warren Gatland says his team should expect an even bigger challenge from the Springboks next week. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Warren Gatland readies his Lions for Springbok backlash

24 July 2021 David Barnes 3

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber says he has no issue with his team having two tries disallowed by the TMO …

Dan Biggar kicked 14 points for the Lions in their victory over South Africa but is a concern for next weekend's second Test after failing an HIA late in the match. Image: Craig Watson
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Lions roar back in second half to take series lead against the Springboks

24 July 2021 David Barnes 9

Warren Gatland’s side battled back from 12-3 down at the break to secure an impressive win over world champions South Africa …

Siya Kolisi returns to the South Africa side as captain in the first Test against the Lions on Saturday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Siya Kolisi returns from isolation to lead Springboks in first Lions Test

20 July 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Siya Kolisi returns from isolation to lead Springboks in first Lions Test

Head coach Jacques Nienaber has named 21 players who were involved in the team’s 2019 World Cup triumph in his 23-man squad …

Rassie Erasmus wants South Africa A to play the Lions again on Saturday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Rassie Erasmus calls for Springbok versus Lions rematch on Saturday

12 July 2021 David Barnes 5

South Africa’s stand-in coach says that replacing the Stormers with a Springbok A side as Lions opposition on Saturday is safer and better for the Test series …

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Warren Gatland expects two Lions Tests to be moved to Cape Town

9 July 2021 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Warren Gatland expects two Lions Tests to be moved to Cape Town

LIONS head coach Warren Gatland now expects all three Tests between his team and the Springboks to be played in Cape Town.   According to the official schedule, the first Test will be played a fortnight …

South Africa's Lood de Jager has tested positive to Covid. Image: Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Springbok training suspended following positive Covid test

5 July 2021 David Barnes 6

A positive Covid test result from second-row Lood de Jager has thrown South Africa’s preparation for the Lions Test series into turmoil …

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Scotland v South Africa: ‘We’re not sure who is going to win,’ says Rassie Erasmus

15 November 2018 David Barnes Comments Off on Scotland v South Africa: ‘We’re not sure who is going to win,’ says Rassie Erasmus

Springbok head coach knows his team must starve dangerous home back-line of attacking opportunities …

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