Warren Gatland gives his take on that dangerous challenge on Conor Murray

“We’ve got that chance next week to hopefully tie the series up.” Warren Gatland was trying his best to keep his thoughts to himself, regarding referees and Television Match Officials, after the British & Irish Lions’ punishing 27-9 loss to South Africa. The Lions head coach has been seriously put out by the South Africans crying foul – in press conferences, on Twitter and Vimeo – about questionable calls, but he insists he will not be doing likewise before the Third Test. While the Springboks were fortunate not to end with 14 men, after Cheslin Kolbe’s reckless mid-air tackle left Conor Murray compromised, and needing treatment. Faf de Klerk had an off-the-ball hit that was brushed over while Television Match Official calls saw Robbie Henshaw have a try ruled out, and Lukhano Am had a try given after video replays. That being said, like in most games, there were tough calls going against both sides. Maro Itoje and Duhan van der Merwe both pushed their luck while players from both sides were wading in for melees all over the pitch. In his post-match briefing, Gatland said the Twitter and Vimeo call-outs of match officials by Springboks’ director of rugby Rassie…
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