Looking Back On The 'Boks

Three happy, smiling days......and then the 'Boks had to go. But they left behind a host of memories.

On this and following pages "Photo News" cameras look back on their visit.

Atop Kaiti Hill some members of the party, like Pressman B. Nel and Jan Pickard took their own photographic record

Gazing out over the bay from Kaiti Hill look-out are Montini, van der Merwe, Pfaff, Ackerman, von Vollenhoven, Pickard and Classen.

B. Nel

Jeremy Nel watches waves breaking on Waikanae Beach as Jan Pickard takes movie shots of scene.

The Mayor, Mr H. H. Barker, & Rugby officials pictured with team

Dr Danie Craven in happy mood

Rugby Park — highly praised by the 'Boks, both for its beautiful setting and fine playing field —drew a record attendance of 13,000 people for the big game.

Despite measures by the P. B. Rugby Union to boost the seating capacity with temporary stands, many had to stand, like those pictured below on the northern bank.

But no-one complained. The Springboks turned on some of their best back play of the tour.

Some of the lucky ones who were able to sit. Note windows in grandstand gables for Press and broadcasting men.

Tree served as grandstand for these young men

Health camp children climbed their "jungle gym" to watch the game

Crowd was still growing when this picture was taken during curtain-raiser

Falsetto rendition of "Daddy's Little Girl" by Viviers and a rousing version of "Phil the Fluter's Ball" by commentator Winston McCarthy were surprises of dinner.

Boks' tour revived many memories for Maurie Brownlie (right), captain of the 1928 All Blacks who toured South Africa. Pictured with him at Rugby Park are Basic Viviers, Springbok captain; George Nepia, famed All Black fullback; & Dr Danie Craven, a member of the 1937 Springbok team.

Black sheep "Baa Baa" was led round field by Pirates Club footballer Phil Garlick

All Black "Tiny" White, Viviers and Dr J. W. McKay, a former Lions forward, share a leg of pork at Rugby dinner.

Viviers..."I'm Daddy's Little Girl"

Behind-the-scenes workers pictured below are Mr W. S. McKee, Mrs J. Baddeley, Mr Percy Buckingham, and Mr Mick Morris.

McCarthy..."at Phil the Fluter's Ball"

With match tension over and the game won, the Springboks were able to relax completely at a cabaret evening in the Poho-o-Rawiri meeting—house.

Home team supporters enjoyed themselves, too, satisfied that the combined side had put up a good fight.

Jan Pickard & Miss Murray

Clive Ulyate & Miss Lois Costello

Melt Hannekom and Miss Pat Bridge

Mr W. S. McKee, Rugby Union secretary, and Mrs McKee, Dr Danie Craven, Mrs Halstead & Mr Eric Halstead, Rugby Union liaison officer.

Camera looks south across Rugby Park towards airfield & Young Nick's Head. Kandid
Striking aerial picture of Rugby Park was taken during first half of game. 'Boks have forced combined team into own 25. Note corner of Darton field between Rugby field and sea. Kandid

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 25 : July 26, 1956

Looking Back On The 'Boks