A hundred years ago South Africa played England at rugby for the first time. It was only 4 years after the Boer War ended. In fact allot of the Afrikaners had learnt to play rugby in British prisoner of War Camps. The game ended in a draw and this is what the English press said on the occasion:
Daily Telegraph: "The South Africans have won golden opinions. Several of the present team fought with the Boers, and doubtless showed the same dogged and brilliant qualities, inspiring respect and admiration."
Daily Mail: "Contests in sport and war involve no abiding ill-will. The participants are best fitted to work together for the common good."
Morning Post: "A sheer hard fight in a morass ended fairly with the cry of 'Quits'.
Friday, November 17, 2006
Contests in sport and war involve no abiding ill-will
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