Today in SA sports history: December 5
1931 — Danie Craven is one of nine debutants as the Springboks down Wales 8-3 in Swansea in the first match of their tour of Britain. Lock Ferdie Bergh, also making his debut, scored one of SA’s two tries, with eighthman George Daneel getting the other. Flyhalf and captain Bennie Osler added one conversion.
It was SA’s third match against Wales and the first time the Welsh had scored points, courtesy of a try by flanker Sgili Davies...You’ve always trusted us to help you navigate the world. Support the Sunday Times by becoming a premium member for only R80 and keep the conversation going. You can cancel anytime.
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