The memory of Neil Jenkins’ ruthless, cruel efficiency from the kicking tee in 1997 has remained one of my most enduring sporting memories of the last quarter of a century as the Lions beat the Springboks against the heaviest odds. Although it was centre Jeremy Guscott who dropped the goal four minutes before the end of the second Test which is widely remembered as the winning moment, Jenkins scored 15 points in both of the first two Tests which was the biggest difference between the teams. He scored another 11 in the third Test which the ‘Boks won 35-16 but it was no consolation.
Lions Tour, July 2
Lions Tour, July 2
Lions Tour, July 2
The memory of Neil Jenkins’ ruthless, cruel efficiency from the kicking tee in 1997 has remained one of my most enduring sporting memories of the last quarter of a century as the Lions beat the Springboks against the heaviest odds. Although it was centre Jeremy Guscott who dropped the goal four minutes before the end of the second Test which is widely remembered as the winning moment, Jenkins scored 15 points in both of the first two Tests which was the biggest difference between the teams. He scored another 11 in the third Test which the ‘Boks won 35-16 but it was no consolation.