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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.

BI Lions players celebrate victory at the final whistle during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour first test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 24 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

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.

Faf de Klerk of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour South Africa Captains Run at Cape Town Stadium on 23 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix Boks

Watch: The 12-year wait is over – Boks vs B&I Lions

Go behind the scenes with the Springboks during their buildup in the week ahead of the eagerly anticipated first Test against the British & Irish Lions.

SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 26: Victor Matfield, Bakkies Botha and Pierre Spies of South Africa hold the Webb-Ellis Cup during the Springboks Rugby World Cup victory parade between Pretoria and Johannesburg, on October 26, 2007 in South Africa. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Bakkies: Rassie will always have a new plan

2009 Springbok squad members Pierre Spies and Bakkies Botha chat about the Rassie Erasmus ‘water boy’ controversy, saying all the media talk from the British & Irish Lions camp will only rev up the Springboks more ahead of the Test series.

Watch: Kwagga will bring work rate

Springbok great Schalk Burger believes that while the Springboks will miss Duane Vermeulen’s presence at No 8 in the first Test against the British & Irish Lions, Kwagga Smith’s qualities should not be underestimated.

Du Preez: Fourie’s finish in 2009 was one of the best ever

Check out this clip as legendary former Springbok scrumhalf Fourie du Preez reflects on the decisive second Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions in 2009.

Watch: Boks vs B&I Lions (1st Test preview)

Mark Keohane is joined by Lions great Scott Gibbs and Zelim Nel to preview the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 17: Evan Roos of DHL Stormers is tackled by Marcus Smith and Tadhg Furlong of the British & Irish Lions during the match between DHL Stormers and British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 17, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Watch: Roos continues to shine for WP

Industrious eighthman Evan Roos continues to be a standout performer for the Stormers and Western Province. Would you like to see him included in an expanded Springbok training squad in the coming months?