It has been a Lions Tour riddled with setbacks, but Saturday sees Warren Gatland's side face the reigning world champions South Africa in the first of three Tests. To preview the opening game in Cape Town as well as the series as a whole, The42's Gavan Casey and Ciaran Kennedy are joined by South African rugby writer Brenden Nel, who gives his take on events so far. 2:17 Is anyone in the mood over there? 6:34 Is this truly a ‘people’s’ Boks team? 10:59 South Africa team 22:24 Lions XV 34:56 Cape Town: a Lions sea-leveller? 37:44 Predictions 18+, always gamble responsibly. For more information, see gamblingtherapy.org