Even purists were reaching for the off button on their remotes in response to the endless kicking and trench warfare blighting the second instalment of the series. The Lions have contributed to the deficit of entertainment, but South Africa are the chief culprits with a suffocating style that sucks all joy from the game. Their former boss Peter de Villiers recently described it as “very, very boring” and Gatland has implored Saturday’s officials to stop the Springboks using the likes of injuries, cramp and stud changes to slow down the game, robbing the Lions of the chance to play with tempo and benefit from their superior conditioning.
British & Irish Lions vs South Africa live stream — how to watch third Test free
tomsguide.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from tomsguide.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Lions want flow, Boks happy for more slow in series decider
apnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from apnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Injury to tactical chief De Klerk is a huge blow for the Springboks
the42.ie - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from the42.ie Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.