Blast from the past: Boks bliksem England in Bloemfontein

Today in SA sports history: May 26

25 May 2022 - 19:11

1956 — The Springboks play their first away Test against Australia in nearly two decades and win 9-0 in Sydney. Centre Jeremy Nel and flanker Daan Retief scored the tries, with skipper and fullback, Basie Vivier, adding a penalty. ..

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