St Helen’s ArchivePreserving the past for the future
Item
Swansea v South Africa 1969 - Stuart Davies
Object ID
Swansea v South Africa 1969 - Stuart Davies
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Rights Holder
CIC
Provenance
Stuart Davies
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Description
The Swansea match v South Africa at St Helen's in 1969 by Stuart Davies
Info
The Match against South Africa at St Helen's in 1969 between Swansea and South Africa was memorable more for the politics surrounding the event than the sporting event itself. Anti Apartheid protestors invaded the pitch and much violence ensued. Swansea captain that season was centre Stuart Davies and here he reveals his memories of the occasion.
Keywords
south africa, springboks, 1969-1970, apartheid, stuart davies,
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