Rugby-Jones expects Boks to revert to type and push for set-piece dominance


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 29 Jul 2021

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - International Test - British and Irish Lions v Japan - Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - June 26, 2021 British and Irish Lions' Alun Wyn Jones with a trophy after the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones expects wounded South Africa to put more emphasis on the set-piece in the second test as they try to wrestle control in the game and level the three-match series in Cape Town.

The Springboks started the better in the opening match of the series and led 12-3 at halftime, but the Lions clawed their way back into the contest with scrum domination and an accurate kicking game that proved decisive in the final 22-17 scoreline.

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