British and Irish Lions furious at having South African TMO for first Test against Springboks By Chris JonesBBC rugby union correspondent Last updated on Jonker was TMO when the Lions were beaten by South Africa A The British and Irish Lions have been left furious at the decision to have a South African as the Television Match Official for the first Test against the Springboks in Cape Town. Marius Jonker was chosen after New Zealander Brendon Pickerill was unable to travel because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Lions forwards coach Robin McBryde said the side was only informed about the switch on Wednesday.