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Did the referee make the correct decisions? | South Africa 17-22 Lions | Analysis

Sky Sports pundits give their views on the big calls from the first test

Former South Africa internationals Bobby Skinstad and Jean de Villiers, and ex-Lions Jamie Roberts and Simon Zebo give their views on the big calls by the match officials in Saturday's 22-17 win for the...

Finn Russell back in contention for a test start

British and Irish Lions defence coach Steve Tandy confirmed on Monday that fly-half Finn Russell has returned to training following Achilles injury while Dan Biggar is scheduled to train on Thursday...

Erasmus accuses Lions of 'reckless and dangerous' play

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has pointed the finger at the Lions following their win in Cape Town.   Erasmus posted footage to highlight what he describes as "reckless and dangerous"...

Brian O’Driscoll calls for midfield shake up

Brian O’Driscoll has called for a change in the British and Irish Lions midfield for their second test against the Springboks on Saturday.   The former Lions centre wants either Bundee Aki...

Gatland provides an update on Biggar and Jones

British and Irish Lions head coach Gatland has issued a bit of an injury update on Dan Biggar and Wyn Jones after the first Test.   Wyn Jones was named in the starting lineup for the opening test...

Alain Rolland defends refereeing in first Lions Test

Alain Rolland has come out in defence of the officiating in the first Test of the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa.    The Lions emerged victorious – 22-17 –...

AWJ knows there is still a long road ahead

British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones is under no illusions with regard to the yet present mountain he and his troops have to climb if they are to leave South Africa with a series victory under...

De Klerk issues warning to Lions

In the wake of the first Test which saw the Lions emerge victorious against South Africa in Cape Town, Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has echoed what many feel will be the case next weekend, saying that...