Summary

  • World champions South Africa beat British and Irish Lions 19-16 to win series 2-1

  • Morne Steyn, who decided 2009 series, kicks winning penalty with minutes left

  • Cheslin Kolbe beat two defenders to give Springboks lead in second half

  • Lions claim ball went forward at start of move but referee disagrees

  • Finn Russell, on for Dan Biggar after 11 minutes, twice kicked Lions level

  • Ken Owens went over as Lions led 10-6 at half-time in Cape Town

  1. Postpublished at 10 mins

    South Africa 0-0 British and Irish Lions

    Dan Biggar made a tackle on Lukhanyo Am before the move broke down, but the Lions fly-half looks like he is struggling with injury.

    He is helped to his feet by the physio but it could be the end of his night.

    Dan Biggar goes offImage source, Getty Images
  2. Postpublished at 9 mins

    South Africa 0-0 British and Irish Lions

    The Springboks have been criticised in the build-up for their 'boring' style of play, but they let the ball fly through the hands there.

    They make big inroads near the touchline, but Bongi Mbonambi knocks on.

    We'll come back for an earlier penalty for the hosts.

    Willie le Roux of South Africa passes the ballImage source, Getty Images
  3. Postpublished at 5 mins

    South Africa 0-0 British and Irish Lions

    "We're here already."

    The Springboks pump the ball into touch but Alun Wyn Jones and his men hurry to the mark.

    The Lions skipper tells the referee his side are set up and ready to go, which seems like a clear plan to up the tempo.

  4. Biggar misses penaltypublished at 3 mins

    South Africa 0-0 British and Irish Lions

    The Lions have the chance to settle any early nerves, but Dan Biggar pushes his penalty wide of the target.

    That's a let off for the Boks

  5. Postpublished at 2 mins

    South Africa 0-0 British and Irish Lions

    Another two high balls go the way of the hosts, but they are later penalised for being offside.

    That's a poor mistake and Dan Biggar will have a shot at the posts.

    Lions battle for the ballImage source, Getty Images
  6. Postpublished at 1 min

    South Africa 0-0 British and Irish Lions

    The Springboks are one from one.

    Cobus Reinach smashes the ball high into the air, and Cheslin Kolbe leaps up to claim it.

    Liam Williams et al looked slightly hesitant there.

  7. Kick-off - South Africa 0-0 British and Irish Lionspublished at 17:04 British Summer Time 7 August 2021

    Dan Biggar hoists the ball high into the Cape Town sky and we are up and running.

    The time for talking is over...

  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 7 August 2021

    #bbcrugby

    Andrew Priestley: This one is going to come down to the place-kickers. Every penalty inside the opposition half will be a shot at the posts. Who can hold their nerve?

    John McEnerney: The last words the 97 Lions heard as they left the dressing room before the 2nd Test was “Whatever it takes”. Withstand the Boklash/ABokalypse for 50-60mins & we’ll take the series!

  9. Postpublished at 16:58 British Summer Time 7 August 2021

    South Africa v British and Irish Lions (17:00 BST)

    Holding BIL in his left hand, Alun Wyn Jones leads his side out onto the field.

    They all look very smart in their red tracksuits. I wonder who had the final word in the changing room?

    Here come the world champions...

  10. Five-minute klaxon!published at 16:55 British Summer Time 7 August 2021

    South Africa v British and Irish Lions (17:00 BST)

    It's nearly time!

    Strap yourselves in, we're all set for a moment in Lions history...

    Cape Town StadiumImage source, Getty Images
  11. Postpublished at 16:55 British Summer Time 7 August 2021

    South Africa v British and Irish Lions (17:00 BST)

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  12. Daddy day carepublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 7 August 2021

    South Africa v British and Irish Lions (17:00 BST)

    It's all change for Josh Adams.

    The winger was unfortunate not to be involved in the first two Test matches, but he'll be starting today.

    Adams has also become a father since arriving in South Africa, and I'm sure he will have a special little fan cheering him on at home.

    AdamsImage source, Getty Images
  13. 'They are not knocking on the door'published at 16:45 British Summer Time 7 August 2021

    South Africa v British and Irish Lions (17:00 BST)

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    Former British and Irish Lions fly-half Ronan O'Gara said: "We're looking at the Lions scoring one try from a drive over maul in Test rugby which means that the game at the top level has a problem.

    "From an attacking point of view, they are not knocking on the door.

    "There is a kick policy going on but you have to have multi-threats at this level if you want to cause problems.

    "You don't win big games without scoring tries."

  14. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 7 August 2021

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    Who will come out on top? Will the officials play a role?

    We'll be sharing your best comments throughout the evening...

  15. Prediction timepublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 7 August 2021

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  16. Russell and Simmonds to have their say?published at 16:30 British Summer Time 7 August 2021

    South Africa v British and Irish Lions (17:00 BST)

    Tempo is the key word for the Lions today.

    Warren Gatland has spoken about wanting his side to keep the ball in play and prevent "60-minute halves".

    So how big a role will the replacements play?

    I'm certainly excited to see Finn Russell and Sam Simmonds introduced off the bench.

    FinnImage source, Getty Images
  17. 'Frustrating'published at 16:25 British Summer Time 7 August 2021

    South Africa v British and Irish Lions (17:00 BST)

    I wonder how Warren Gatland's chat with the referee went this week?

    The Lions head coach said he would be speaking to the officials about speeding up today's game.

    Let's hear more from the boss now...

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    British and Irish Lions: 'We want to keep the tempo of the game up' - Gatland

  18. An impact on the future of the sport?published at 16:19 British Summer Time 7 August 2021

    South Africa v British and Irish Lions (17:00 BST)

    The British and Irish Lions' decisive third Test in South Africa "has huge implications for the future of rugby", says three-time tourist Ronan O'Gara.

    Controversy around refereeing, culminating in Rassie Erasmus' hour-long video, has stolen most of the focus from the games themselves.

    A slow-paced second Test drew criticism as have both sides' playing styles, with little flowing rugby from either.

    O'Gara says a quality match is needed "for this series to be saved".

    Read more here.

    FazImage source, Getty Images
  19. Key personnel missing for the hostspublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 7 August 2021

    South Africa v British and Irish Lions (17:00 BST)

    For the Boks, talismanic scrum-half Faf de Klerk and reigning world player of the year Pieter-Steph du Toit both miss out through injury.

    Former Northampton scrum-half Cobus Reinach starts at nine, while lock Franco Mostert switches to blind-side flanker.

    South Africa: Le Roux; Kolbe, Am, De Allende, Mapimpi; Pollard, Reinach; Kitshoff, Mbonambi, Malherbe, Etzebeth, De Jager, Kolisi (c), Mostert, Wiese

    Replacements: Marx, Nyakane, Koch, Van Staden, Smith, Jantjies, Steyn, Willemse

    De KlerkImage source, Getty Images
  20. Six up for the Lionspublished at 16:11 British Summer Time 7 August 2021

    South Africa v British and Irish Lions (17:00 BST)

    Six is the number for the Lions.

    That is how many changes Warren Gatland has made to his starting XV.

    Hooker Ken Owens, prop Wyn Jones, scrum-half Ali Price, centre Bundee Aki, wing Josh Adams and full-back Liam Williams all start in Cape Town.

    British and Irish Lions: Williams; Adams, Henshaw, Aki, Van der Merwe; Biggar, Price; Jones, Owens, Furlong, Itoje, A Wyn Jones (c), Lawes, Curry, Conan

    Replacements: Cowan-Dickie, Vunipola, Sinckler, Beard, Simmonds, Murray, Russell, Daly

    AkiImage source, Getty Images