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1996 South Africa rugby union tour of Argentina and Europe

1996 South Africa rugby union tour of Argentina and Europe

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The 1996 South Africa rugby union tour of Argentina and Europe was a series of rugby union matches played during November and December 1996 in Argentina, France and Wales by the South Africa national rugby union team.[1]

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At the same time, the second-level team, ("South Africa A") was involved in a tour of Great Britain and Ireland.[2][3]

The Springboks Tour

Touring party


Results

Scores and results list South Africa's points tally first.

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Test Matches

First Test: Argentina

9 November 1996
Argentina 15–46 South Africa
Try: Camardón, Martin
Con: Cilley
Pen: Cilley
[4]Try: Andrews, Venter, van der Westhuizen, Small, le Roux, Joubert
Con: Honiball (3), Joubert
Pen: Honiball
Ferro Carrill Oeste Stadium, Buenos Aires
Attendance: 16,000
Referee: Jim Fleming (Scotland)

Second Test: Argentina

16 November 1996
Argentina 21–44 South Africa
Try: Fernandez Miranda, Martin
Con: Cilley
Pen: Cilley (2), Quesada
[5]Try: Kruger (2), le Roux, Mulder, Olivier, Venter
Con: Honiball (4)
Pen: Honiball (2)
Ferro Carrill Oeste Stadium, Buenos Aires
Attendance: 20,000
Referee: Ed Murray (Scotland)

First Test: France

30 November 1996
France 12–22 South Africa
Pen: Dourthe (4)[6]Try: Joubert, Small
Pen: Honiball (4)
Stade du Parc Lescure, Bordeaux
Attendance: 30,000
Referee: Brian Stirling (Ireland)

Second Test: France

7 December 1996
France 12–13 South Africa
Pen: Dourthe (4)[7]Try: Dalton
Con: Honiball
Pen: Honiball (2)
Parc des Princes, Paris
Attendance: 40,000
Referee: Derek Bevan (Wales)

Test: Wales

15 December 1996
Wales 20–37 South Africa
Try: A Thomas
Pen: N Jenkins (5)
[8]Try: Joubert, Olivier, van der Westhuizen (3)
Con: Honiball (2), Joubert
Pen: Honiball (2)
Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff
Attendance: 45,200
Referee: Steve Lander (England)

The South Africa "A" Tour

Touring party

  • Manager: Arthob Petersen
  • Coach: Manie Spamer
  • Assistant coaches: Eric Sauls and Gert Smal
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Results

Scores and results list South Africa's points tally first.

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See also


References

  1. Van Rooyen, Quintus (1997). Bankfin Annual 1997. Montana Park: SA Rugby Writers' Society. pp. 51–60. ISBN 0620209607.
  2. Mick Cleary and John Griffiths, ed. (1997). Rothmans Rugby Union Yearbook 1997–98. London: Headline Book Publishing. ISBN 0-7472-7732-X.
  3. Van Rooyen, Quintus (1997). Bankfin Annual 1997. Montana Park: SA Rugby Writers' Society. pp. 61–66. ISBN 0620209607.
  4. "Argentina v South Africa". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  5. "Argentina v South Africa". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  6. "France v South Africa". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  7. "France v South Africa". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  8. "Wales v South Africa". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 6 August 2020.

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