Lood de Jager: Magnitude of Lions-Springboks second Test caused 'more niggle'

It was a game full of frayed tempers and two yellow cards for foul play, while Lions replacement prop Kyle Sinckler was later cited for an alleged biting incident

Lood de Jager of South Africa during the captains run at Cape Town Stadium last Friday. Picture: Steve Haag/PA

Springboks lock Lood de Jager believes the fiery nature of the second Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions was down to the high-stakes at play last Saturday.

The Sale Sharks forward made a big impact off the bench to help the Springboks turn the screw and outscore the Lions 21-0 in the second period to level the series at 1-1 with a 27-9 victory, leaving everything to play for in this Saturday’s third and final Test at Cape Town Stadium.