South Africa
fire back at ‘boring’ accusations before third TestCourtney Lawes says Lions need to stay out of dog fightThe
British &
Irish Lions have been told they are welcome to “play touch rugby” in the third Test against
South Africa on Saturday, with the Springboks hitting back at claims they have adopted time-wasting tactics to take the series to a decider.
The Lions again stand on the brink of history with a second shot at a first series win in South Africa for 24 years, having failed to take an unassailable 2-0 lead last week. Warren Gatland is once more bidding to become the first coach to lead the touring side in unbeaten series against all three South Hemisphere opposition while success would also place the captain Alun Wyn Jones among the list of Lions immortals and ensure the squad share a jackpot of around £2.5m with tour fees and £20,000 bonuses factored in.