SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus expects the touring British and Irish Lions to play a fast, open game in South Africa during July and August. "Scotland have eight players in the squad and five are backs, and their coach, Gregor Townsend, is the Lions' attack coach. While he did not want to discuss the likely composition of the squad, Erasmus did drop a few hints, including praising Leicester Tigers' loose forward Jasper Wiese. The Lions will play Japan in Edinburgh on 26 June before launching their eight-match tour against the Lions in Johannesburg on 3 July. They then tackle the Sharks, Bulls, South Africa 'A' and Stormers before the first Test in Cape Town on 24 July.

Source: News 24 May 30, 2021 09:10 UTC