Rassie Erasmus

South Africa could be stripped of their series win against the British and Irish Lions according to reports.

Morne Steyn’s late penalties meant that the Springboks have bettered the British and Irish Lions in the Test series, beating the tourists 19-16 in Cape Town Stadium.

Ahead of the third Test in South Africa, Newcastle Falcons defence coach, Nick Easter, spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his time in South Africa, Rassie Erasmus and what he feels the Lions must do in order to win the Test series.

World Rugby has confirmed that South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will face an independent misconduct hearing following his 62-minute video criticising the match officials during the first Test against the British and Irish Lions.

Jacques Nienaber believes the Springboks were not distracted by the hour-long video posted by Rassie Erasmus following their win in the second Test.

Following the British and Irish Lions’ 27-9 defeat at the hands of South Africa in Cape Town, Warren Gatland unpacked the loss, as well as an unusual build-up to the game.

After a week full of drama, the Springboks have levelled the Castle Lager Lions Series thanks to their 27-9 win over the British and Irish Lions in Cape Town, meaning it is all to play for in the third Test next weekend.

World Rugby has been reported to have expressed disappointment over the comments from South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus.

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.

Making three changes to his Lions squad for the second Test against the Springboks, Warren Gatland and Chris Harris spoke to the media.

In a game of two halves, the British and Irish Lions overcame a 12-3 half-time deficit to beat the Springboks 17-22 in Cape Town.

Joe Harvey spoke to Francios Louw about the Springboks’ preparations, players who have shone and a tour of South Africa like no other.

Warren Gatland has named an intriguing matchday 23 to take on the world champions on Saturday and Joe Harvey heard from the British and Irish Lions boss.

Following his squad announcement for the Lions’ final warm-up game, Warren Gatland spoke about Rassie Erasmus and what he learnt from the South Africa ‘A’ encounter.

TRU’s Joe Harvey has had a look at how Warren Gatland’s team are faring so far and why tonight’s game v South Africa 'A' could be the most important on the journey to the Test series.