Morne Steyn did same to me 12 years ago | Shane Williams

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Morne Steyn of South Africa kicks the winning penalty in the match with South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and South African Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus looking on during the Castle Lager Lions Series 3rd Test match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images)

WHAT a cruel way to lose a Test series. I know the feeling all too well having been in the British & Irish Lions changing room back in 2009 when Morne Steyn kicked a last-minute penalty to deny us a famous win.
It’s a horrible feeling and you couldn’t possibly understand how disappointed the players will be right now. Back in 2009 the changing room was so silent you could hear a pin drop, and I suspect it would have been the same for a good while after the final whistle in Cape Town yesterday.
But these players have done themselves, their families and the British & Irish Lions badg...

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