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2 unusual facts about 1971 South Africa rugby union tour of Australia


1971 South Africa rugby union tour of Australia

According to Meredith Burgmann, one of the leading firebrands, the rugby tour was a crucial target, but to stop the summer's cricketing visit was the ultimate goal.

A 5,000 strong crowd, made up mostly of university students, gathered in the streets of Melbourne to march on Olympic Park in protest.



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