Blast from the past: Boks lose flour bomb Test despite Mordt’s heroics
Today in SA sports history: September 12
11 September 2022 - 19:42
1903 — The South African rugby team clinch their first-ever series victory, beating Britain 8-0 in the final third Test in Cape Town. The first two matches had been drawn, but SA, fielding seven debutants, including legendary future skipper Paul Roos, scored two tries without reply. Wing Joe Barry and forward Alec Reid dotted down, with captain Fairy Heatlie adding one conversion. ..
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