Blast from the past: Marathon man Thugwane makes history in Atlanta

Today in SA sports history: August 4

03 August 2022 - 20:17

1956 — The Springboks beat the All Blacks 8-3 in the second Test in Wellington to draw level in the four-match series at 1-1. Forwards Salty du Rand and Daan Retief scored tries, with fullback Basie Vivier adding a conversion. ..

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