Rassie Erasmus hits back at Warren Gatland as Lions war of words heats up

Springboks Director of Rugby Erasmus pointed out some offences he claimed the tourists committed against his players. Picture: INPHO/Billy Stickland

Rassie Erasmus has hit back at Warren Gatland who is set to meet with Test referees ahead of the start of the British & Irish Lions series in South Africa.

Gatland is set to meet with the officials seeking clarity and consistency over high tackles after concerns were raised by a yellow card for Faf de Klerk in South Africa A’s 17-13 win over the tourists midweek.