South Africa

Lions vs South Africa: Tensions reach boiling point ahead of first Test in Cape Town

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BOILING POINT: Tensions rise ahead of Lions’ first Test against South Africa as both sides trade verbal blows… as tourists heap pressure on TMO official Marius Jonker while hosts hit back at Warren Gatland’s ‘egos’ jibe The Lions and South Africa have traded verbal blows before Saturday’s first Test Warren Gatland’s Lions are complaining about … Read more

Warren Gatland opens up on ‘raucuous’ celebrations inside Lions’ changing room

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Warren Gatland revels in the ‘raucous’ celebrations inside the Lions’ dressing room after their thrilling win over South Africa as captain Alun Wyn Jones admits it took ‘really hard work’ to miraculously cover from his dislocated shoulder Warren Gatland disclosed that there were raucous celebrations after Lions win  Lions won 22-17 against South Africa despite … Read more

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Five key battles that will decide the test between the Lions and South Africa

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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD’S FIVE KEY CLASHES: Tom Curry must shut down Faf de Klerk and full backs Stuart Hogg and Willie Le Roux must be perfect both with and without the ball Drop goal threats of  Dan Biggar and Handre Pollard could prove to be vital Tom Curry’s battle with Faf de Klerk is crucial … Read more