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Anti-Springbok protestors derail Hamilton match

25/7/1981 - Anti-Springbok protestors derail Hamilton match

350 anti-tour demonstrators invaded the rugby pitch at Hamilton, forcing the Springboks-Waikato match to be abandoned. There were violent scenes as rugby supporters pelted the protestors with bottles and physical scuffles broke out.

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