Blast from the past: SA’s rugby team enters the arena for the first time
Today in SA sport history: July 30
29 July 2024 - 21:56
1891 — South Africa field a rugby team for the first time, taking on the British Isles in Port Elizabeth in the opening Test of their three-match series. The visitors scored two tries (one point each) and one conversion (two points) to win 4-0. ..
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