ADVERTISEMENT
RugbyDump
REGISTER
LOGIN
ADVERTISEMENT
RugbyDump
Saturday Apr 11, 2020

FULL MATCH: Lions crush Springboks in third test match in 2009

Our focus is still on classic matches during this period of self isolation among the COVID-19 outbreak and this time we’re going back to the British & Irish Lions series in 2009.

ADVERTISEMENT

South Africa had already secured the series having won the first two tests but the Lions came back with a huge 28-9 win at Ellis Park, Johannesburg on 4 July.

The Springboks caused controversy before the game even kicked off by wearing armbands in support of teammate Bakkies Botha, who had been suspended for a reckless shoulder charge on Lions prop Adam Jones, which left the Welshman requiring shoulder surgery.

After 25 minutes it was the Lions who scored the opening try through Welsh winger Shane Williams. Despite dotting the ball down under the posts, his fellow Welshman Stephen Jones failed to make the conversion after the ball fell off his tee as he lined up the kick.

Williams doubled his tally eight minutes later when he was set up by a magical piece of play from England centre Riki Flutey, which remains one of the great Lions test match tries.

However the most memorable moment of the game came early in the second half when winger Ugo Monye made an interception on the Lions’ own 22-metre line. Monye’s biceps combined with the sight of Shaun Edwards dancing along the touchline will remain an iconic moment in Lions history.

The game then turned feisty as the Springboks grew frustrated and late in the first half Simon Shaw had instigated the hosts by sinking his knees into the back of scrum half Fourie du Preez while he lay on the ground.

ADVERTISEMENT

South Africa flanker Heinrich Brüssow lost his cool at Martyn Williams for laying on the ball and was arguably lucky to stay on the pitch for throwing Mike Phillips to the ground just tree minutes later.

Although the game will have been viewed as a consolation victory for the Lions, the touring side had been under scrutiny prior to the test series over its relevance to the professional game. Since then the brand has grown and next summer rugby fans can look forward to another pulsating series between the British & Irish Lions and the reigning world champions.

FULL MATCH

HIGHLIGHTS

Comments




Related Articles

  • 87 WEEKS AGO

    Crazy scenes as player deliberately kicks...

  • 88 WEEKS AGO

    Jokester has field day with Chris Latham's...

  • 89 WEEKS AGO

    Eddie Jones goes off on fan in shocking new...



ADVERTISEMENT

Great Tries

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    The dummy that sold the whole of Perth - including the cameraman

  • 9 WEEKS AGO

    Bayonne score 'one of the best tries you'll ever see' in latest match against Exeter

  • 10 WEEKS AGO

    Baloucoune shows Andy Farrell what he's missing as the winger tears through Harlequins defence

  • 22 WEEKS AGO

    Seriously impressive Courtney Lawes compilation released after England player calls time on international career

  • 24 WEEKS AGO

    Fiji number eight Viliame 'Bill' Mata scores audacious try

View All

Big Hits & Dirty Play

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    The sending off that rocked the Six Nations opener

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    Wrecking ball beats 10 players to score full length of the pitch try

  • 18 WEEKS AGO

    Streaker causes major bust up as he tackles player

  • 19 WEEKS AGO

    Monster hit from Perrin leaves Bristol Bears player stunned

  • 20 WEEKS AGO

    Posolo Tuilagi's massive tackle lights up Top 14

View All

See It To Believe It

  • 3 DAYS AGO

    Christian Wade proves he still has the X-factor with 50 metre mazy finish for Racing 92

  • 3 DAYS AGO

    Magical sevens try leaves defender stuck in the mud

  • 1 WEEK AGO

    The fan reaction to Georgia calling out Wales this Autumn

  • 3 WEEKS AGO

    England player ratings: England wake Twickenham up with huge victory

  • 3 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible scenes as Italy shock Scotland in Rome

View All

Funnies

  • 2 DAYS AGO

    Awesome scenes as Blitzbok fan throws down at the HSBC SVNS

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Mike Philips recounts crazy night Shane Williams tried to fight Warren Gatland

  • 9 WEEKS AGO

    Shaun Edwards leaves room silent in new Six Nations documentary with French to English transition

  • 18 WEEKS AGO

    Streaker causes major bust up as he tackles player

  • 22 WEEKS AGO

    Luke Cowan-Dickie left red faced after losing very costly bet

View All

Amateur

  • 63 WEEKS AGO

    You Won’t See Many Better Than This Silky-Smooth Try From Llandovery RFC

  • 64 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes As Caldy RFC Hand Ealing First Championship Defeat Of The Season

  • 87 WEEKS AGO

    Dubious Score Decides Result Of Rugby's Biggest Schools Fixture

  • 87 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes At School Boys Rugby Match

  • 87 WEEKS AGO

    The Next Dominant Backrow?

View All

Player Features

  • 1 DAY AGO

    Danny Care to return to Twickenham for Barbarians match this summer

  • 2 DAYS AGO

    Northampton Saints brothers retire a day apart

  • 3 DAYS AGO

    Christian Wade proves he still has the X-factor with 50 metre mazy finish for Racing 92

  • 3 DAYS AGO

    Tributes paid as World Cup referee looks to hang up boots

  • 3 DAYS AGO

    Statement: Danny Care calls time on international career

View All