An eight-try defeat of the toothless Sharks was less notable than the fact the match went ahead at all. Coronavirus is ripping through South Africa and has already claimed both Saturday’s clash with the Bulls and the Boks’ Test against Georgia on Friday. Yesterday it found its way inside the Lions bubble, placing a major question mark over the future of the entire tour. One member of the management tested positive, forcing two players into immediate isolation and the entire tour party to be retested. “We’re here in South Africa and our intention is to get the games over the line in South Africa,” added managing director Ben Calveley.

Source: Daily Mirror July 07, 2021 23:48 UTC