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The day the Bulls shook the(ir) rugby world by beating the British & Irish Lions


Casper Steyn during his heyday for the Blue Bulls. (Gallo Images)
The Bulls remain the only non-Springbok team in 16 matches since 1997 to beat the British & Irish Lions on African shores and have launched a commemorative jersey to buy.
Labelling the game the day the men in blue shook the rugby world might sound over the top, but it s actually highly appropriate.  
The Bulls of 1997 were a shambles, riddled with infighting and coaching drama, and were expected to deliver one glorious 80-minute round of rugby to trump their fancied opponents.
Here s a pub quiz question for you: which non-Springbok team is the last one to ever beat the British & Irish Lions in South Africa? ....

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