What an avalanche: Boks batter BaaBaas

29 June 2025 - 00:00

There were times when this clash did not carry the majesty or grandeur of the time-honoured Barbarians tradition. The rain that fell on the Grand Parade played a spoiling hand, but the Springboks kept their powder dry and mustered their champion qualities to thoroughly vanquish the rag-tag visitors...

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