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Setting the Record Straight
First test against the Lions, 1980, Newlands, Cape Town The 1974 Lions inflicted real psychological pain on South Africa by winning the series 3 –
April 18, 2020
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Overwhelming the All Blacks
First test against New Zealand, 1970, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria This was probably the greatest and most intense test match that I have ever seen, including
March 29, 2020
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The Thriller in Paris
Second test against France, 1968, Stade Colombes, Paris 1968 was the third year of South Africa’s operation “Regruk” to restore Springbok rugby to its former
March 20, 2020
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Shocking the European Champions
First test against France, 1967, Kings Park, Durban The years 1964 and 1965 were the dark years of Springbok rugby. The trouble started in 1963
March 13, 2020
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The Great Fight Back in Christchurch
Third test against New Zealand, 1965, Lancaster Park, Christchurch The 1965 tour to Australasia turned out to be the darkest year for the Springboks so
March 6, 2020
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Demolishing the Lions
Fourth test against the Lions, 1962, Bloemfontein The 1962 Lions were not a weak team, but they were not in the class of the
February 21, 2020
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Beating the All Blacks
First test, 1960 at Ellispark The 1956 series between the All Blacks and Springbok in New Zealand was nothing less than a war of
February 16, 2020
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Proving Who Is Boss
Second test against the 1955 Lions, Newlands The 1955 Lions were a brilliant side. For many they were better than even the 1974 Lions.
February 7, 2020
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The Murrayfield Slaughter
SA versus Scotland, 1951, Murrayfield, Edinburgh The 1951/2 Springbok team on tour to the UK is still today regarded as one of the best Springbok
January 31, 2020
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Emergence of the Giants
Second Test against New Zealand, 1949, Ellispark There was no international rugby from 1939 to 1949 when Fred Allen brought a fine All Black
January 24, 2020
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