Springboks outplayed at Ellis Park but Lions show fighting spirit in near-miss as passionate fan analyzes what went wrong and what must change in Cape Town.
All Blacks score 24 unanswered points to overturn 35-17 deficit and beat brave Lions 41-35 in breathless Ellis Park thriller on Tuesday night.
Twenty-three turnovers and 0.7 points per red zone entry tell brutal story of Springbok execution crisis in All Blacks defeat.
New Zealand claim emphatic 33-16 victory as South Africa’s yellow cards and second-half collapse hand All Blacks perfect series start.
Predator vs prey mentality takes over as the Greatest Rivalry opener looms with both coaches playing mind games ahead of Ellis Park battle.
Springbok assistant coach fires safety warning over tucked shoulders and illegal maul work as war of words intensifies before first Test.
The Springboks were dominant in their opening Nations Championship match against England, scoring seven tries en route to a 45-21 victory.
South Africa’s Springboks face a ticket sales crisis due to economic woes and safety concerns in Ellis Park’s area ahead of the Test.
The Lions delivered a commanding performance in their URC match against Connacht at Ellis Park on Saturday, winning 33-21.
The Lions triumphed over Edinburgh 54-17, scoring eight tries to two, maintaining playoff hopes in the United Rugby Championship at Ellis Park.