When Two Great Nations Keep Their Names
New Zealand won 33-16 at Ellis Park, and an old rugby rivalry showed why exact national character makes international sport worth sharing.
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New Zealand won 33-16 at Ellis Park, and an old rugby rivalry showed why exact national character makes international sport worth sharing.
At Loftus Versfeld, the All Blacks and Bulls revive the long sporting tour: rivalry carried by roads, cities, local clubs, and time enough to become a shared memory.
The All Blacks visit the Sharks at Kings Park, and an old sporting form returns: a touring side meeting a city before the great national contest begins.