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Lions told to prepare for Springbok backlash after victory in series opener
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Published on July 25, 2021 - Duration: 00:38s
Lions told to prepare for Springbok backlash after victory in series opener
Warren Gatland has braced his British and Irish Lions for a backlash from South Africa after the tourists seized a 1-0 lead in the series by winning 22-17 at Cape Town Stadium.“They’ll be hurt from this because they’re an incredibly proud nation and world champions.
Next week will be even bigger and tougher I would expect,” Gatland said.
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