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Rassie Erasmus’ remarkable hour-long video puts Lions Test officials in the spotlight

The Springboks Director of Rugby has also offered to step away from the series in an extraordinary video, which is now under review by World Rugby.

Lee Mears Column: 'Being 1-0 up is huge but as we saw in 2009, the brutality will go up another level'

Lee Mears hopped on to TRU Talks to discuss the main talking points ahead of the second Test between the British & Irish Lions and South Africa.

Coolness personified - Jack Conan seizing his Lions opportunity

The Ireland number eight produced a competent display in the first Test against South Africa and Warren Gatland has placed his trust in the Leinster forward once again.

‘They are going to be desperate’ – Warren Gatland and Chris Harris ahead of the second Test

Making three changes to his British and Irish Lions squad for the second Test against the Springboks, Warren Gatland and Chris Harris spoke about what the Tourists must do in order to secure a series win in South Africa.

Mako Vunipola (in picture) plays down criticism from Rassie Erasmus

Mako Vunipola dismisses 'reckless' claim from Rassie Erasmus

British and Irish Lions prop Mako Vunipola has rejected claims from South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus of a 'reckless' play following the opening Test at Cape Town Stadium last weekend.

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Nick Schonert to make Sale Sharks switch from Worcester Warriors

New Zealand's Michaela Blyde dives in for one of her three tries against Team GB on day one of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Black Ferns, France, Australia, USA remain unbeaten on day 1 of Women's 7s in Tokyo Olympics

Tom Robertson called Dave Rennie after Australia omission against France

South Africa will be desperately hoping to bounce back in the ongoing series against Lions

Lukhanyo Am warns Lions of physical battle in second Test

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Rassie Erasmus dismisses claims of him using 'burner' Twitter account

Rassie Erasmus has hit back at accusations of him using a Twitter ‘burner account’ to share his controversial views on the first Test against the British and Irish Lions.

Jasper Wiese to start for South Africa in second Test against Lions

South Africa have made three changes for the second Test against the British and Irish Lions to be played in Cape Town.

Conor Murray returns to starting line-up for Lions

Lions make three changes for second Test against South Africa

Warren Gatland has made three changes to the starting line-up for the second Test against South Africa to be played in Cape Town on Saturday.

Finn Russell has damaged his Achilles during the game against Sharks

Finn Russell returns to training confirms Steve Tandy

British and Irish Lions defence coach Steve Tandy confirmed that Scotland fly-half Finn Russell has returned to training following a recovery from an Achilles injury.

Maro Itoje played for British and Irish Lions in four consecutive Tests

Maro Itoje expecting strong fightback from South Africa

Maro Itoje is expecting a strong backlash from South Africa when the two teams meet each other in the second Test at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Alun Wyn Jones (centre) during a training session

Alun Wyn Jones urges British and Irish Lions to focus on series win

Alun Wyn Jones has urged his side to focus on the final two Tests against the Springboks following the victory in the opening Test at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.