2011 Rugby World Cup ‘Reconciliation Tour’

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the immensely controversial tour of 1981, former South African captain Wynand Classen will be the leader of Springboks.
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July 9, 2011 - PRLog -- To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the immensely controversial tour of 1981, former South African captain Wynand Classen will be the leader of Springboks. The former skipper along with fans will be the part of this ‘Reconciliation Tour’.
Classen was the leader of the team, which was the part of last official tests to be played against All Blacks. He also stated that 20 men from 28 would travel along with 40 supporters. All the good and bad memories will be there to meet the old adversaries. for more information, you can log on to http://www.2011rugbyworldcuptickets.com

Some of the players of 81 squad includes hooker Robbie Cockrell and lock Louis Moolman who had already died. On the other hand, flyhalf Naas Botha and fullback Johan Heunis has earlier commitments at home.

In Auckland, the 1981 All Black Captain, Andy Dalton had arranged reception and expecting to see all the old friends, such as Murray Mexted and Billy Bush.
Captain of Maori also expressed special affection for Bush. Springboks played during the tour and stated, “a great friend of South Africa”.

While addressing Weekend Herald, Bush said that he is expecting some good number of 81 All Blacks presence. They would also meet the Springbok offsiders. During the 1976 tour, he has been banned from the local freezing works to South Africa. He has been targeted their because of his skin color.for more information, you can log on to http://www.2011rugbyworldcuptickets.com

After five years, Maori teammates took their emotions to the game with Boks was remarkable. He said, “Just before we kicked off, I said, 'These guys think they're superior. We're just crap to them.' And that really got the boys stoked up.”

Classen stated regarding the controversial tour, “1981 was a very different time. It was sad to see anti-South Africa feeling in New Zealand. We were young guys who just wanted to beat the All Blacks. But, looking back, maybe South Africa had to go through that process to see the anti-South Africa, anti-government feeling.”

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