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Anti-apartheid protestors during the 1979 South African Barbarians Tour
Rugby Union - 1979 South African Barbarians Tour of Britain - Devon 18 South African Barbarians 27
Anti-apartheid protestors are prevented from invading the pitch during the game at Exeter.
This was the first game of the first multiracial South African rugby team to tour outside South Africa. The tour squad had eight white players, eight coloured players and eight black players and was managed by former Scotland international Chick Henderson.
The tour was at the centre of controversy, with the Sports Council and government calling for the invitation extended by the Home Unions to be withdrawn in light of the 1977 Gleneagles Agreement which discouraged Commonwealth countries from any sporting links with South Africa.
Despite the multi-racial nature of the team, critics accused the tour of merely window-dressing. Anti-aparthied demonstrators took to the streets of Exeter before the game and seven demonstrators were arrested for invading the pitch. Protests continued throughout the remainder of the tour
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This powerful print captures a pivotal moment in history during the 1979 South African Barbarians Tour of Britain. Anti-apartheid protestors, determined to make their voices heard, are seen being prevented from invading the pitch at Exeter. The significance of this game lies in it being the first match played by a multiracial South African rugby team outside of their home country. Managed by former Scotland international Chick Henderson, the tour squad consisted of eight white players, eight coloured players, and eight black players. However, despite its diverse composition, critics argued that this tour was merely an attempt at window-dressing. Controversy surrounded the invitation extended to South Africa due to the 1977 Gleneagles Agreement discouraging Commonwealth countries from engaging in any sporting links with apartheid-era South Africa. The Sports Council and government called for its withdrawal. Before kickoff, anti-apartheid demonstrators flooded the streets of Exeter expressing their opposition towards racial segregation. Seven protesters were arrested for breaching security and invading the pitch during this particular game; however, protests continued throughout the remainder of the tour. This image serves as a reminder of both resistance against injustice and ongoing struggles for equality within sports and society as a whole.
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