Lions should have put pressure on Boks’ backs

JEFF PROBYN
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME

What we hoped would be a successful Lions series turned into a loss that’s still hard to believe. In all three Tests the Lions showed a commitment and drive to match the Boks forwards but only then did they attempt to outplay their backs.
The Third Test showed the Lions getting closest to their best performance on the tour, dominating possession and field positions and playing some fast hands rugby.
The loss of Dan Biggar early in the game before he was able to get into his stride gave Finn Russell a chance to show what the Lions had been...

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