Simon Shaw's Lions Test debut had a devastating ending
Simon Shaw finally reached his ultimate rugby goal of playing in a Test for the British & Irish Lions, but it ended up being a devastating experience.
The 35-year-old English lock carried off the Man of the Match award on his debut, but saw Morne Steyn ruin his dream day with his last second kick to give the Springboks victory by 28-25.
“It’s devastating to lose, but especially after that finish. Even if we had drawn the game it would have been some comfort to take the series to the last game,” said Shaw.
“But that was not a nice way to finish - no one was talking in the changing...
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