HOT OR NOT: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was given the ultimate boost with Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez returning… but South Africa’s Rassie Erasmus is not covering himself in glory during the Lions tour By Daniel Matthews For The Daily Mail Published: 17:35 EDT, 30 July 2021 | Updated: 17:53 EDT, 30 July 2021 … Read more
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus is accused of using a FAKE ACCOUNT on Twitter to hit out at the Lions – with fans suspicious after he retweeted the mystery user’s ONLY two posts whining about refereeing in first Test Fans have joked that Rassie Erasmus could behind a fake Twitter account Springboks coach responded to … Read more
MARTIN SAMUEL: The Lions owe video referee Marius Jonker an apology as their fears over his impartiality were unfounded… and if anything, the South African official veered on the side of the tourists in the first Test The decisions of TMO Marius Jonker during the first Test were scrupulously fair He was party to four … Read more
THE LIONS FAN VIEW: We wounded the Springboks with the ultimate insult – outmuscling them on their own turf – but to survive next week’s frenzy Warren Gatland must make changes, including starting Liam Williams The British and Irish Lions came from behind to beat South Africa 22-17 Warren Gatland surprised by two or three … Read more
What an unbelievable feeling. In the dressing room after that special win we all huddled up and started belting out Wild Rover. Jack Conan kicked off the singing, then Jamie George followed with ‘Southgate, you’re the one, you still turn me on, football’s coming home again!’ Even the non-English lads were joining in! The music was … Read more
ALAIN ROLLAND: The Lions decided the match through their impressive second-half display, not decisions from the referee… that suggests the officials had a good day at the office The referees didn’t decide the match which is a sign they had a successful day It was the Lions’ performance after the break which proved to be … Read more
LIONS: 15. Stuart Hogg, 14. Anthony Watson, 13. Elliot Daly, 12. Robbie Henshaw, 11. Duhan van der Merwe, 10. Dan Biggar, 9. Ali Price, 1. Rory Sutherland, 2. Luke Cowan-Dickie, 3. Tadhg Furlong, 4. Maro Itoje, 5. Alun Wyn Jones (captain), 6. Courtney Lawes, 7. Tom Curry, 8. Jack Conan. Replacements: 16. Ken Owens, 17. … Read more
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
Duhan van der Merwe – The Lions’ own ‘Bok’ who grew up near Cape Town – vows to take the South African sledging in his stride as winger prepares to battle ‘best in the world’ Cheslin Kolbe Duhan van der Merwe insists he won’t let himself be affected by verbal abuse The 26-year-old wing insists … Read more
Elliot Daly has got his mojo back with the Lions after being dropped by England during the Six Nations… the Saracens star is reborn in the No 13 role and says he has learned to ‘trust his instincts’ again Elliot Daly has rediscovered his mojo since joining up with the Lions team He faced questions … Read more