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It was bizarre and surreal but you re just living off adrenaline at that point
David Wallace had two experiences of being a Lion in 2001 and 2009. By Murray Kinsella Saturday 26 Jun 2021, 9:00 AM 9 hours ago 6,713 Views 1 Comment
DAVID WALLACE WAS in Copenhagen Airport when he found out he was going to be a Lion for the first time.
This is in 2001, a year on from his Ireland debut at the age of 23. The Limerick man had been flying it in the Six Nations, his prospects of touring Australia with the Lions looking good, until the Foot and Mouth outbreak brought it all to a sudden halt.
Casper Steyn during his heyday for the Blue Bulls. (Gallo Images)
The Bulls remain the only non-Springbok team in 16 matches since 1997 to beat the British & Irish Lions on African shores and have launched a commemorative jersey to buy.
Labelling the game the day the men in blue shook the rugby world might sound over the top, but it s actually highly appropriate.
The Bulls of 1997 were a shambles, riddled with infighting and coaching drama, and were expected to deliver one glorious 80-minute round of rugby to trump their fancied opponents.
Here s a pub quiz question for you: which non-Springbok team is the last one to ever beat the British & Irish Lions in South Africa?
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