Lions told to prepare for Springbok backlash after victory in series opener

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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