South Africa vow to do their talking ‘between the lines’ against Lions

Mzwandile Stick, pictured, has vowed that South Africa will settle any scores on egos on the pitch against the British and Irish Lions (Mike Egerton/PA)

South Africa have pledged to settle the battle of the egos on the field in Saturday’s first Test against the British and Irish Lions.

Head coach Warren Gatland believes the Lions hurt the Springboks’ pride with a dominant set-piece showing despite falling to a 17-13 loss to South Africa A.