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The final fight, between the springbox and the lions

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Final bouquet or new showdown? So far the game has been disappointing, with the tour of the British and Irish Lions in South Africa ending in Cape Town on Saturday.

The Third Litmus Test, the most important rugby match of the year. “We can not be bigger than that“Lions coach Warren Gotland summed up the week,”Dream teamBring together the best English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish players every four years.

Their tours of the Southern Hemisphere, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa alternately, expect more than the World Cup in the countries concerned – or more. But after the first two closed and shaking shocks won by the Lions (22-17) and the South African world champions (27-9), this 2021 vintage fans and fans are starving for a moment. Rugby. “This is not beautiful to look atGraham Henry, former coach of the All Blacks, ruled that both teams should take more risks instead of showing their muscles.

His native Gatland partially listened to him and made six changes to it. “BelleIncluding four in the back lines. The assistant coach in charge of the attack, Gregor Townsend, admitted that the Lions should have done it the day before the game.Create moreIf they want to win their first tour since 2013, in Australia. “By moving the South Africans, we know we need to control the game more by paralyzing them as quickly as possible.Developed by Scottish Technician.

A French whistle

Welsh Whistle Liam Williams, a good riser, replaced a Stuart Hogg in the back, not as bright as he used to show in the first two Tests in the Scotland jersey. The midfield selection of the Irish pair of Aki-Henshaw, especially under high balls, however, indicates that the Lions will not completely abandon the game under the over-used occupation until then, without a big win (only one attempt in two matches).

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She criticized her conservative approach, and South Africa defended itself with the voice of her assistant coach Dion Davids: “There is an idea behind what we do. We should try to understand what we are trying to give. I believe in our tacticsThe current world champions will have to miss the third tier Peter-Steff du Toit and the injured Faf de Clarke, who were named the best players in the world in 2019 without their two centers.

Covid-19 recalled that one year after 2020 without a match due to an epidemic, their coach Jack Nineber had the opportunity to write history by leading a World Cup trophy and a winning series against the Lions. The Springbox will rely on their 100% Montpellier Hing, Cobus Rainach and Handre Pollard, as well as two other top 14 individuals, Toulouse winger Cheslin Colby and Toulon second tier Eben Etsebat.

Another regular at the French Championships will land at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday and their stands will be empty again. The Catalan chose Matthew Reynolds to referee it. “Conclusion“.No need a gift on the eve of his 40th birthday, because the arbitration was subject to strong criticism in the following weeks.

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