During the 2nd Lions/Springboks match at a local pub, there were both British and SA supporters. Both sides' suppoters were disgusted by dirty play and and both sides applauded sportsmanly when the opposition team played good rugby. Afterwards the Brits congratulated the Saffers on their team's victory and the Saffers complimented the tough opposition. Then we all had a round of Springbokkies (a SA shooters drink), a couple of beers and compared current players to rugby legends from the past in good spirits.
In contrast to this the comments of both the Lions and Springboks coaches were very disappointing. In all Geech's comments he never gave credit to his opponents for their win and Div is probably the only SAn who thinks there's nothing wrong with Schalk Burger's early transgression. Bit disappointed in the example these leaders set to young sports people, in order to try and regain face.
In contrast to this the comments of both the Lions and Springboks coaches were very disappointing. In all Geech's comments he never gave credit to his opponents for their win and Div is probably the only SAn who thinks there's nothing wrong with Schalk Burger's early transgression. Bit disappointed in the example these leaders set to young sports people, in order to try and regain face.