Springbok captain Siya Kolisi admitted to not getting the respect he felt he deserved from first Test referee Nic Berry. Kolisi's assertion confirmed the contents of SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus's video claiming Berry wasn't communicating well with Kolisi. Kolisi said they are under pressure to win the second Test against the British & Irish Lions on Saturday to square the series. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said Australian match official Nic Berry didn't give him the necessary respect and leeway to communicate effectively during last week's first Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions. Kolisi though admitted they are under pressure to overturn the 1-0 series deficit the British & Irish Lions accrued through the 22-17 success in the first Test.

Source: News 24 July 30, 2021 15:32 UTC