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British Lions in Apartheid South Africa

British Lions in Apartheid South Africa

In 1974 the British Lions made a famous and controversial rugby tour of South Africa.

Sporting Witness · BBC World Service

October 11, 20149m 27s

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Show Notes

In 1974, the British Lions rugby team made a famous and controversial tour of South Africa. As well as political controversy over Apartheid, the matches became legendary for their on-pitch violence and off-pitch partying. Alex Last talks to the Welsh winger, J.J Williams

PHOTO: J.J Williams on the tour of South Africa (Getty Images Sport).