Springboks v British & Irish Lions: 1st Test too close to call say bookies

At least one leading South African bookmaker isn’t prepared to separate the Springboks and British & Irish Lions ahead of their much-anticipated first Test at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

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The British & Irish Lions’ tour of South Africa has been hard hit both both Covid-19 and unrest in the country, so much so that ALL three Tests will now be played in the Mother City – for bio-bubble and safety reasons.

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While the British & Irish Lions will certainly be missing their legion of fans, the fact they won’t have to play at altitude has perhaps tipped the scales – marginally – in their favour.

However, SA bookies Hollywoodbets aren’t prepared to award favouritism to either side with both Jacques Nienaber’s world champion Springboks and Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions on offer at 92/100.

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A draw after 80 minutes of hopefully scintillating rugby can be backed at 22/1.

Kick-off is at 18:00.

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