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3 unusual facts about 2013 Rugby Championship


2013 Rugby Championship

The Championship was retained by New Zealand after a 38-27 win against South Africa in Ellis Park on 5 October, keeping their 100% winning record in the championship.

The South Africa vs Argentina match was originally meant to be held at the Free State Stadium, but it was moved to the FNB to form a unique sports programme – Nelson Mandela Sports Day – in honour of Nelson Mandela.

The Championship concluded with South Africa hosting New Zealand at the Coca-Cola Park and Argentina hosting Australia at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito.


Bismarck du Plessis

During the 4th round of the 2013 Rugby Championship at Eden Park, Auckland, referee Romain Poite yellow-carded Du Plessis for what he deemed was an illegal tackle on New Zealand fly-half, Dan Carter.

Romain Poite

During the 4th round of the Rugby championship, Poite yellow-carded South African hooker, Bismarck du Plessis for what he deemed was an illegal tackle on Dan Carter.


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