Warren Gatland 'destroying the integrity' of tour, Springboks claim

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi at the coin toss with Referee Nic Berry and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones. Picture: INPHO/Billy Stickland

Warren Gatland has been accused by a South Africa coach of “destroying the integrity of the series” between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions as the home captain Siya Kolisi confirmed Rassie Erasmus’s statement that he was disrespected by first Test referee Nic Berry.

Springboks assistant coach Mzwandile Stick was speaking to the media on Friday on the eve of the second Test, which the world champions must win on Saturday evening to prevent the Lions from taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series.