'No one wants to jeopardise this': British & Irish Lions determined for tour to continue

Reports from South Africa suggest this Saturday’s tour match in Pretoria could be in doubt after “several” positive Covid test results were returned when the Bulls squad underwent routine testing

British & Irish Lions defence Coach Steve Tandy. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Whether the British & Irish Lions face the Bulls this weekend or not, their 2021 South African tour will continue hurtling towards the Test series with Springboks, whatever the contingencies that need to be activated.

Covid-19 once again cast its shadow over this tour as the world champions postponed their team announcement for Friday’s Test against Georgia after keeping their squad in isolation for a second day and reports circulated over the viability of the Lions’ tour match this Saturday against the Bulls in Pretoria’s famous Loftus Versfeld stadium following suggestions of a number of positive test results in the camp of the Rainbow Cup finalists.