Lions told to prepare for Springbok backlash after victory in series opener
Lions told to prepare for Springbok backlash after victory in series opener

Warren Gatland has braced his British and Irish Lions for a backlash from South Africa after the tourists seized a 1-0 lead in the series by winning 22-17 at Cape Town Stadium.“They’ll be hurt from this because they’re an incredibly proud nation and world champions.

Next week will be even bigger and tougher I would expect,” Gatland said.