British and Irish Lions attack coach Gregor Townsend said on Friday that spending time in Covid-enforced isolation gave him time to do some intensive study of the opposition ahead of the Test series against South Africa. "There was a silver lining," said Townsend of having to spend a week in a Johannesburg hotel room. "It was mainly confirming some thoughts, although not all that you study can be put in a game plan." Townsend said the match against the Stormers was "a huge game for selection. Saturday's Stormers v Lions match at Cape Town Stadium kicks off at 18:00.

Source: News 24 July 17, 2021 05:03 UTC