Rassie Erasmus: Experience of overseas stars an advantage against Lions

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is plotting to bring down the Lions. Picture: Adam Davy

Rassie Erasmus believes the experience South Africa’s overseas stars have of regularly facing British and Irish Lions players will stand the hosts in good stead this summer.

The coronavirus pandemic has kept the Springboks inactive since England were toppled in the 2019 World Cup final, leaving their players devoid of Test action for over 18 months by the time they meet Georgia in two warm-up games.