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Trevor Ringland - British Lions
Rugby Union - International Rugby Football Board (IRFB) Centenary (16/4/1986) - British Lions 7 Rest of the World XV 15
Trevor Ringwald of the Lions is supported by teammate John Devereaux at Cardiff Arms Park.
The game was also intended as a warm-up for the 1986 British Lions tour to South Africa, but this was subsequently cancelled due to controversy over the apartheid government in the country.
This was the first of two celebratory games, with the second played three days later at Twickenham between a Five Nations side and an Overseas Union side
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In this print captured by Colorsport's Colin Elsey, we witness a moment of camaraderie and support between two British Lions rugby players during the International Rugby Football Board (IRFB) Centenary match on April 16,1986. Trevor Ringland, donning the iconic red jersey, finds himself in need of assistance from his teammate John Devereaux at Cardiff Arms Park. This particular game held greater significance as it was meant to serve as a warm-up for the highly anticipated 1986 British Lions tour to South Africa. However, due to mounting controversy surrounding the apartheid government ruling over the country at that time, the tour was ultimately canceled. The cancellation left rugby enthusiasts disappointed but also highlighted how sports can become entangled with political issues. The photograph captures not only a fleeting sporting moment but also symbolizes unity and solidarity within a team facing adversity. It serves as a reminder that even in times of disappointment and uncertainty, athletes find strength in supporting one another both on and off the field. This remarkable image is part of Colorsport's collection commemorating this historic event - one of two celebratory games played during that period. As viewers gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, they are transported back to an era where sport became intertwined with global affairs while celebrating the resilience and spirit displayed by these extraordinary athletes.
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