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Anti-Springbok protestors derail Hamilton match

1981 Anti-Springbok protestors derail Hamilton match

350 anti-tour demonstrators invaded Hamilton’s Rugby Park, forcing the abandonment of the Springboks–Waikato match. Rugby supporters pelted the protesters with bottles and scuffles broke out.

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