Nche: Boks’ half-time subs not pre-planned
Ox Nche says the decision to replace the Springboks’ starting front-row at half-time was not pre-planned and that he was ready to play the full first Test against the British & Irish Lions if needed.
Watch: Did Gatland’s words influence Jonker?
Nick Mallett believes that while the British & Irish Lions deserved to win the first Test against the Springboks, TMO Marius Jonker’s lack of intervention regarding player safety should be questioned.
Nick Mallett: The Lions were clever, changed approach at half-time
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has rued the Springbok inaccuracies but credited the British & Irish Lions’ street smarts in their opening Test victory.
Classy Rassie: No excuses from Boks, Lions win well-deserved
Rassie Erasmus has responded graciously to the British & Irish Lions’ 22-17 victory over the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.
De Klerk: Gutted Boks looking forward
Faf de Klerk said the Springboks will be coming back fired up in next weekend’s second Test against the British & Irish Lions after a disappointing loss in the first Test on Saturday.
Ratings: Du Toit one of the few standouts for Boks
The Boks faded in the second half to slump to a 22-17 defeat by the British & Irish Lions on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS picks and rates some of the top performers amid a disappointing result.
Gatland reveals how tactical switch helped Lions beat Springboks
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland said a change of tactics helped his team beat the Boks, including an instruction to back themselves in kicking a penalty to touch rather than at goal.
Highlights: B&I Lions fightback floors Boks
The British & Irish Lions overturned a nine-point deficit in the second half to claim an all-important win over the Springboks in the first Test of the three-match series in Cape Town.
Watch: Watson’s tip tackle on Le Roux
The Springboks were only awarded a penalty after Hamish Watson completed a tip tackle on Willie le Roux in the second half of the British & Irish Lions’ first Test victory. What did you think of the decision?
Kolisi: We were our own worst enemies
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi shares his thoughts following their opening Test defeat by the British & Irish Lions.
