Blast from the past: Boks wallop Wallabies at Ellis Park

Today in SA sports history: August 2

01 August 2022 - 20:44

1969 — Wing Syd Nomis scores two tries as the Springboks beat Australia 30-11 in the first Test at Ellis Park. Flanks Jan Ellis and Piet Greyling and centre Mannetjies Roux also dotted down.  ..

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