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Smile of nobility amid the madness of apartheid

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful

Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 96
Black rugby fans incarcerated in a wire cage at Ellis Park August 16, 1958

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It’s August 16, 1958, and a 75,000 crowd have gathered at Ellis Park, Johannesburg for a mighty rugby occasion. After a 3-3 draw in the First Test against France the Boks are in danger of losing a home series against Les Bleus, hitherto unthinkable. Everybody wants to watch the match, including black rugby fans, but with...

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