The Invincibles 1974 British & Irish Lions Tour Of South Africa DVD Rugby Union

The Invincibles 1974 British & Irish Lions Tour Of South Africa DVD\n\nProduct description\n\nIn 1974, the South African apartheid regime was under worldwide condemnation, and the country was banned from the Olympic Games and almost all international sporting events. In defiance of the developing international policy to isolate South Africa, the British and Irish Lions rugby team accepted the invitation to tour the country and play a test series against their ancient rivals, the legendary Springboks. This decision invoked a fierce reaction from the media and public, and the government disowned the team.\n\nThe resulting series was one of the most violent the Lions ever played and the 22 matches produced remarkable rugby, including some of the most memorable tries in any series. After winning match after match, their captain christened them 'The Invincibles'.\n\nWith footage showing Nelson Mandela's anti-apartheid movement and what life under the regime really meant for black Sout;