South Africa dismiss Warren Gatland’s 'mind games' ahead of first Lions Test

South Africa have rejected the “mind games” of British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland, pictured (David Rogers/PA)

South Africa have rejected Warren Gatland’s “mind games” as misplaced ahead of Saturday’s opening Test clash with the British and Irish Lions.

Head coach Gatland claimed the Lions had already dented the Springboks ego at the set-piece despite South Africa A toppling the tourists 17-13 on July 15.