Alun Wyn Jones: We answered critics - but still more work to do

'I’ve a lot of respect for the South Africans and the legacy they’ve had in the series that the Lions have faced against South Africa'

Alun Wyn Jones of the British & Irish Lions during the Castle Lager Lions Series, First Test match. Picture: Steve Haag

British & Irish Lions skipper Alun Wyn Jones said his side answered all the questions asked them after last week’s tour defeat to South Africa A as he celebrated a famous first Test victory over the world-champion Springboks on Saturday night.

The Lions came from 12-3 down at half-time to win the opening game of this three-Test series 22-17 at Cape Town Stadium with a masterly second-half performance spearheaded by the tenacity of man of the match Maro Itoje, ably assisted by Robbie Henshaw and Courtney Lawes and a kicking game and set-piece that improved markedly in the second period to dominate the Springboks.