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South Africa refused to blame Covid chaos for their second-half struggles and defeat in the Lions first Test, saying they now have 'fire in the bellies' for next Saturday.
Up 12-3 at half-time, the Springboks were pipped to the post and now must become only the third side to come from behind to beat the Lions in a Test series after the Australians did it 2001 and New Zealanders in 1930.
Their captain Siya Kolisi – who with Makazole Mapimpi, Ox Nche and Bongi Mbonambi was in isolation after testing positive for the virus until Monday of this week – said: 'I can't blame Covid for anything, we had a great week of training.
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi cuts a dejected figure after their defeat against the Lions
'We had some opportunities we couldn't use in the second half