The 2021 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa will be remembered both for the off-field drama and the remarkable physicality of the battles on the pitch.
Despite a match where numerous players may have been cited for foul play, it’s only English prop Kyle Sinckler who will face a disciplinary hearing.
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On Saturday, the British & Irish Lions play Japan in a warm-up match in Edinburgh. They fly to South Africa the following day, and a cracker of a showdown awaits.