What time is the Lions Test on Saturday?
The British and Irish Lions face South Africa in the final Test on Saturday, August 7. The match will kick off at 5pm UK time/6pm local time at Cape Town Stadium.
Who won the second Lions test?
South Africa’s backs Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am scored second half tries as the Springboks beat the British & Irish Lions 27-9 to win Saturday’s second test at the Cape Town Stadium and level the series.
What time do Lions Test kick off?
The second Test match will kick off at 5pm BST in Cape Town on Saturday 31 July.
Who won between Springboks and Lions?
Twitter exploded after the Springboks clinched the British & Irish Lions series 2-1 with victory in the third Test in Cape Town thanks to Morne Steyn’s boot and wing Cheslin Kolbe’s brilliance.
What time do the British Lions kick off today?
What time is kick-off? The British and Irish Lions face South Africa in the first of three Tests on Saturday, July 24, kicking off at 5pm UK time/6pm local time. The match is being played at Cape Town Stadium behind closed doors.
Did South Africa beat the Lions?
Highlights from South Africa’s win over the British and Irish Lions in the Castle Lions Series. Morne Steyn returned to break the British and Irish Lions’ hearts in a Test series again by clinching a 19-16 win for South Africa in the decisive third Test in Cape Town.
Did British Lions win?
The most recent test series, the 2021 series against South Africa, was won 2–1 by South Africa. From 1888 onwards, combined British rugby sides toured the Southern Hemisphere….British & Irish Lions.
| Coach(es) | Warren Gatland (2021) |
| Captain(s) | Alun Wyn Jones (2021) |
| Most caps | Willie John McBride (17) |
| Top scorer | Gavin Hastings (69) |
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How many times have the Lions beat New Zealand?
In rugby union, New Zealand first played against the British & Irish Lions in 1904, beating them 9–3 at Athletic Park, Wellington. Since then, there has been a total of 41 Test matches between the two teams, with the All Blacks winning 30 matches.
When did the British and Irish Lions beat Australia?
6 July 2013. From the section The British and Irish Lions ended a 16-year wait for a series win with a stunning second-half demolition of Australia in a pulsating decider in Sydney. Leading 19-10 at half-time via an early Alex Corbisiero try and four Leigh Halfpenny penalties, the Lions roared to victory with three scores inside 12 minutes.
Why did Finlay Calder stand down from the Lions?
Of the many clouds that hung over the Lions tour, the darkest of all remained the form of the skipper Finlay Calder, an issue that refused to go away between Test matches. Such was Calder’s devastation after the first Test, he took the defeat very personally, even fronting the squad and offering to stand down if it was best for the team.
Why did Australia kick three penalties in half time?
Australia belatedly built some momentum as half-time approached, Geoff Parling’s superb ankle tap on Jesse Mogg, on as a replacement for the stricken Israel Folau, halting a dangerous attack. Three times in quick succession Australia opted to kick penalties to touch rather than at goal, each time with no reward.
Who was the England prop who missed the second Test?
Mike Phillips took a quick tap, Alun Wyn Jones was held up short, but the England prop – who missed the second Test through injury – forced his way over at the posts, Halfpenny adding the conversion. The Lions promised an overtly physical approach, and hooker Richard Hibbard was at the heart of it.