Rugby-Don't tell us how to play, say spiky Boks before crunch Lions test


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 06 Aug 2021

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Second Test - South Africa v British and Irish Lions - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - July 31, 2021 Former South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus speaks with South Africa's Steven Kitshoff, Handre Pollard and Siya Kolisi REUTERS/Mike Hutchings/File Photo

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said the world champions won't let criticism of the team's style of play alter their game plan going into Saturday's series decider against the British & Irish Lions.

Commentators including New Zealand coach Ian Foster have accused the Springboks of playing boring rugby with their forward-based kicking game, while the Lions suggested the home side had deliberately tried to slow play in the second test - which the Boks won 27-9 - to help them conserve energy.

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