13. “Saru and its provincial unions are solely responsible for the ticket prices and the Lions management had no input. We are very surprised about the poor attendance. The Lions visit South Africa only every 12 years and it is therefore disappointing that the stadiums aren’t full.”
John Feehan — British & Irish Lions executive head
14. “We maybe tried to play too much rugby in the first half, which is why I called on Willem de Waal in the second half to consolidate with his kicking game.”
Dick Muir — Assistant Springbok coach and coach of the emerging Boks following the 13-all draw against the Lions
15. “Every Test is different. We can’t therefore rest on our laurels as far as Saturday is concerned. We know how tough it was last weekend. That is why we will have to get the job done on Saturday.”
John Smit — Springbok captain
16. “I was nearly ready for the Durban Test match. What was frustrating for me was that I flew down friends, family, and my girlfriend, and now I will have to do it again this weekend.”
Schalk Burger Jr. — Springbok loose forward on his omission for the first Test and selection for the 2nd Lions Test.
17. “There’s no point in drawing inspiration from the past. We have to live in the here and now.”
Shaun Edwards — British & Irish Lions defence coach
18. “Loftus is the hardest place in the world to play rugby at this moment. Firstly, it’s so because of the altitude, and secondly anybody who went there for the Super 14 final would have seen why it is the hardest place to play rugby.”
Shaun Edwards — British & Irish Lions defence coach
19. “Gethin Jenkins is one of the best loose-head props in the world. He hits up to 40 rucks a game, makes at least 10 carries and even more tackles. Those are amazing statistics for a prop and he is a very intelligent rugby player.”
Warren Gatland — Assistant British & Irish Lions coach
20. “I do not think they have shown every thing at this stage. They tend to play to a same-way pattern and then come back with their penetrative backs.”
Heyneke Meyer — former Blue Bulls coach
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