Late Lions comeback not enough to beat Boks

South Africa 26 British and Irish Lions 21

Sat, 20 Jun, 2009 - 16:56

South Africa 26 British and Irish Lions 21

South Africa withstood a spirited late fightback from the British and Irish Lions to win the first Test in Durban.

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