British & Irish Lions lose for first time on tour, falling short against South Africa 'A'

After hammering provincial sides in their previous encounters, this was a much sterner test for Warren Gatland's side.

Tempers flare between South Africa's Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg and Tom Curry of the British & Irish Lions. Picture: INPHO/Billy Stickland

South Africa 'A' 17 British & Irish Lions 13

The British and Irish Lions fell to the first defeat of their tour as South Africa ‘A’ landed a psychological blow ahead of the Test series by registering a 17-13 victory at Cape Town Stadium.