Gatland announced six changes to his starting team after the Lions were beaten 27-9 by the Springboks at the same venue last Saturday. Four of the changes were in the backline and two among the forwards, with Gatland admitting that the Lions had lost the aerial battle in the second Test. Gatland said the slow tempo of last Saturday's match, which lasted 126 minutes, had been frustrating and contributed to the Lions being unable to impose themselves. (Captain) Alun Wyn Jones was talking to the referee on a number of occasions about keeping it going. Both changes in the forwards are in the front row, with Wales pair Wyn Jones and Ken Owens coming in at loosehead prop and hooker respectively.

Source: News 24 August 04, 2021 05:16 UTC