Former Springboks skipper JohnSmit123 will be looking to Siya Kolisi to play another ’captain's innings’ in the decisive third Test against the British and Irish Lions. Springboks LionsRugby LionsSA2021 IOLSport
But Smit acknowledged that Kolisi has the tougher task, with the current series going down to the last game whereas Smit's Springboks sealed success by winning the first two games.
"You could see how upset and broken he was after the first Test, but he was incredible last week," said Smit.Smit said there was one major factor missing in the 2021 series -- spectators.Recalling the sea of red and green replica jerseys worn by supporters of the two sides in 2009, Smit said the absence of crowds because of the coronavirus pandemic had been a blow.
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