Griquas’ class of 2026 could have slain All Blacks giants again
Thirty years ago, Andre Markgraaff coached Griquas held an All Blacks 18-18 draw on 27 August 1996, the only provincial side to do so.
Imagine the excitement in Bloem or Kimberley at the prospect of hosting the All Blacks, think of the memories that would have made for the next 30 years because those two unions don’t get to host major games any more; Hoffe Park hosted South Africa A v England in 1994, then the British & Irish Lions popped in and played Griquas in 1997, followed by the Irish the following year.
Thirty years ago, Kimberley was totally aflutter at the prospect of playing the All Blacks.
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