The British & Irish Lions Tour gets into full swing Saturday 24th July 2021, When the Lions take on South Africa. After five warm-up games in, the British & Irish Lions are ready to front up to the immense physical challenge of the Springboks in Saturday’s first Test in Cape Town.
Springbok vs Lions, 5pm GMT
The Lions have made short work of the Sigma Lions, the Sharks (twice!) and the Stormers who, due to Covid restrictions and Currie Cup commitments, have not put up much of a challenge.
Their only loss was against a South Africa ‘A’ side that was very much a Springbok line-up as the hosts look to get Test match ready having played just one Test match since their 2019 World Cup triumph.
Despite South Africa’s flawless lineout in the 2019 World Cup, we believe that the Lions have the edge and that the Springboks could be rusty in this area.
Both sides have a abundance of world class back rowers to call upon, and despite the Springboks missing Duane Vermeulen to injury, Sam Warburton believes this is one area that the Boks are ahead of the Lions.
So overall this could and should be a very even match, The Lions we believe will edge this though based on the amount of games the Boks haven’t played.
Our Picks:
Lions win @5/6
3+ Tries In Each Half @8/1
Feeling Lucky:
Cheslin Kolbe, Duhan van der Merwe & Stuart Hogg All To Score A Try @66/1
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