Jon Cardinelli reflects on an unprecedented series in South AfricaSiya Kolisi runs to hug Morné Steyn after South Africa's win (Getty Images)Jon Cardinelli reflects on an unprecedented series in South Africa
History repeats itself as Morne Steyn lands a last-gasp winning penalty to give the Springboks a 2-1 series victory and leave the Lions lamenting wasted chances South Africa celebrate sealing the series after a third Test that swayed this way and that (Getty)Morne Steyn's late kick brings heartache for the tourists all over again
Yet again the Lions series has come down to a decider. The momentum is with the Springboks but they will face a much-changed team in Cape Town on SaturdaySeconds out, round three: Alun Wyn Jones and Siya Kolisi will lead the two teams (Callum Seymour)The 2021 tour reaches a crescendo as the Boks and Lions contest the series decider
Who has Warren Gatland selected for the decider?Josh Adams is the 2021 Lions' leading try-scorer (AFP/Getty Images)Who has Warren Gatland selected for the decider?
Build-up, Bomb Squad and back-row selection feature in Jon Cardinelli’s latest column from South AfricaLions captain Alun Wyn Jones leads his players off after the second Test defeat (Getty Images)Off-field drama selling Lions series Two weeks ago, many asked whether the British & Irish Lions 2021 series should proceed …Continue reading »