- South Africa 27-9 Lions
- Springboks dominate second Test to set up series decider
This was definitely not the most thrilling Test match the British & Irish Lions have ever played and the outcome also fell a long way short of expectations. At half-time they led 9-6 and were within touching distance of an unbeatable 2-0 series lead. Forty minutes later it was the Springboks who will be licking their lips in anticipation of the third and final Test in this same arena.
No arguments here, no pressing need for Rassie Erasmus to do any more webinars. South Africa were deserved winners, their second-half forward dominance as significant as the Lions’ failings beneath the high ball and with ball in hand. Their two second-half tries from Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am added a slick of gloss to the scoreboard but, ultimately, it was the failure of the Lions to impose their own game on pumped-up opponents that will be the abiding memory of a frequently disappointing spectacle.
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