1995: Fiji fail to qualify for the World Cup. Head Coach Ben Gollings said [] Dual Olympic Games gold medallist Jerry Tuwai is back into the Fiji Airways Fijian 7s team for the Hamilton and Sydney tournaments. Tonga also visited Fiji that year and for the first time Fiji played in their present strip of white jersey, palm tree badge, and black shorts. I would like to thank the FRU Board, CEO John OConnor and High-Performance General Manager Simon Raiwalui for their trust and faith in my abilities and Im determined to pay this back in representing the nation of Fiji to the best of my abilities said Baber. 15.60 postage. Two of the earliest clubs were Civil Service and Constabulary. The Waisea Nacuqu-led side defeated France 26-10 in their first pool match before beating Kenya 21-7 and then overcoming a tough Samoa outfit. The Fijian winger, Pio Bosco Tikoisuva, went on the play in 19 tests for Fiji. The national team has competed at the Rugby World Cup and made it as far as the quarter finals. Collect, curate and comment on your files. The team became famous for becoming the first side to leave New Zealand without losing a match - winning seven and drawing one of their eight fixtures. Fiji beat the British Lions at Buckhurst Park More. Meanwhile, Fiji Rugby General High Performance Manager Simon Raiwalui said despite the difficulties they have managed to assemble a strong team for the three test matches next month. Army duo, Anasa Qaranivalu and Rokoua Rasaku, Police forward Alusio Vakadranu and Uluinakau utility Ponipate Loganimasi have booked their place to Los Angeles 7s. 1977: At the second Hong Kong Sevens, Fiji triumph in the final over Marlborough 28-18. Fiji Rugby 2019 Fans Kit for Fijian Union Supporters Tank Top. Rugby football was introduced into Fiji in the 1884 if not earlier, by Britons and New Zealanders, and Fijian soldiers of the Native Constabulary at Ba, on Viti Levu. ESPN Scrum.com brings you all the latest rugby news and scores from all 2015 Internationals, Aviva Premiership, European Rugby Champions Cup, RFU Championship, Super Rugby, Six Nations and Top 14. The Fijians are due to arrive here tomorrow by plane from England, where they recently completed a sixweek tour. 1973: FRU president, Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau, warned: There is room for a great deal of work in improving grounds and other facilities administration is a constant problem in many unions and I would like to see more former players putting their backs into the task the standard of refereeing has fallen since Independence and clearly the Union will need to pay special attention to this coaching too is in need of this only a determined drive to eliminate weakness and build on strengths can confirm Fiji as a world power in rugby.. Fiji are ranked tenth in the world by the IRB as of 16 June 2014. Their front five in the pack were marvellous, and their display can do nothing but good for the game., Other commentators made a plea for the domestic sides to adopt a similar approach to playing the game. Gray said I have always believed that in my coaching career, if [] Fiji Rugby Union {FRU} has today accepted the resignation of Flying Fijians Head Coach Vern Cotter who has decided to resign from his role with immediate effect due to personal reasons. Racism was a big problem in Australia with large riots, protests and violence surrounding the South African Springboks tour. Its a strong and exciting squad and we looking forward to the challenge, Raiwalui added. Flying Fijians 28-member squad: Loose Head Prop Peni Ravai Eroni Mawi Hooker Samuel Matavesi Peniami Narisia Tight Head Prop Luke Tagi There were a number of anti-apartheid protests throughout the tour. So much . We could not take the risk of players and staff being stuck in the Northern Hemisphere in 2022 as such we made the decision not to use anyone from the Southern Hemisphere for the tour. References [ edit] 1951: Fijis second tour of New Zealand: Played 15, won 8, drew 2. lost 5. The Fijian team, or side as rugby squads are some times called, often plays in hare feet. It was a natural selection with Baber. ". *, 8.09 Male confirmed Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua Head Coach, Gollings names four debutantes for LA and Vancouver 7s, Gray resigns as Flying Fijians Assistant Coach, Cotter resigns as Flying Fijians Head Coach, Fijian 7s set to face Argentina in Cup Quarters, Tuwai and Nagasau back in their teams for Hamilton and Sydney 7s, Fiji Rugby CEO John OConnor resigns, Tevita Tuiloa appointed as interim. In 1926, two overseas sides visited Fiji, being the Auckland University College and the national team of Tonga. Fiji Airways Fijian 7s team has sealed a Cup quarterfinal berth beating Samoa 22-12 in their final pool match in front of a jam-packed crowd in Hamilton today. [1], Professionalisation was a mixed blessing for the Fijian game. With no internet sales in those days, members of the public wishing to buy tickets could obtain them from Stan Seymours sports shop on the corner of Market Street and Pilgrim Street. Head Coach Ben Gollings says after missing the last three tournaments, Tuwai is fresh and excited to take up the responsibility and guide the 14-member team during the tour. The Players are picked from this competition for representative honors to the Fiji Warriors and then to higher honors with the Fijian Drua, Fiji's only professional club playing in the Super Rugby as well as being selected for Flying Fijians. Sheehan was approached by a European to consider the formation of a governing body. Click & Collect. They also won a gold medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016, the first Olympic medal in the country's history, when they defeated Great Britain in the final. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. The venue and time is yet to be confirmed. It was in 1939 that Fiji Schools Union was established to govern school rugby. Sir Ernest Bickham Sweet-Escott, the governor of the colony at the time, donated the Escott Shield, with the purpose for competitive club competition. It all gets a bit much some days. . Product Note Status Price; Find Rugby 1970 stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Gray was the Contact/Collision Skills Coach for the Flying Fijians and worked under Vern Cotter since 2020. 2023 Getty Images. Up to this time, all rugby took place in the Suva-Nausori area. Fiyi es una Repblica parlamentaria.Despus del golpe de Estado de 2006, el gobierno lleg a ser una mezcla de un sistema parlamentario con algunas modificaciones hechas por la junta militar que gobernaba. Their pool wins saw them finish second in their pool behind France, and move through to the finals. Tour de France; Giro d'Italia; Vuelta; Palmares Tour; WK / WT. The 1952 tour was notable for its record crowds in Australia: in the 1952 game at the Sydney Cricket Ground, a crowd of 42,000 turned up to watch. The Pacific Nations Cup is a competition which involves Fiji, Samoa, Tonga as ell as the Junior All Blacks and the Japan and Australia A. Fiji are one of the most successful sevens nations. Admission is free. Rugby Jersey / Shirt Fiji Medium. 1974: A last-minute try sees New Zealand safely through 14-13 over Fiji in Suva. In 1939, a Fijian rugby side captained by the former GovernorGeneral of Fiji, the late Ratu Sir George Cakobau, toured New Zealand, playing various provinces and the New Zealand Maoris. The paper went on to suggest that Fiji is destined to play a big part in world rugby, unaware of course that it would the abbreviated seven-a-side code that Fiji would eventually rule as their own. The match itself, played in front of a packed house, exceeded all expectations. FRU Chief Executive Officer John OConnor said taking in consideration the challenges associated with COVID-19 including travel and quarantine restrictions, Fiji Rugby has decided not to select any Southern Hemisphere based players. Barbarians vs Fiji - 1970 Rugby match, Gosforth (Highlights) 6,961 views Jul 11, 2017 49 Dislike Share Save TeeKay P 951 subscribers Long before Fiji dazzled the world with its rugby. More importantly, this tour began the healthy relationship with the Tonga Rugby Union that continues to this day. As such Olympic Gold medal winning and outgoing Fijian 7s Coach Gareth Baber has been given the responsibility to lead the pack as Head Coach, former Scottish and current Edinburgh attack coach Duncan Hodge will be in-charge of the backs, High Performance Skills Coach of the Seattle Seawolves and former Irish hooker Rory Best will look after the forwards and former Springboks and Scotland Coach Richie Gray who was with Flying Fijians during the Autumn Nations Cup last year will oversee the ruck and contact area. As one of the few countries to have rugby union as their main sport, there are approx. Fiji's first tour to Europe came in 1964. and they played Wales and France and a variety of local teams. Army duo, Anasa Qaranivalu and Rokoua Rasaku, Police forward Alusio Vakadranu and Uluinakau utility Ponipate Loganimasi have booked their place to Los Angeles 7s. From 1982 through to 1984, Fiji completed a 15 match winning streak. They made the quarter-finals in 1987 and in 1999. 1987: The first World Cup sees Fiji reach the quarter-finals but bow out to France. Members of the Fiji national rugby union team squad posed together prior to a training session at a rugby club in England on 6th October 1970. . 1982: Fiji beat Vancouver XV to begin a 15-match winning streak through to 1984. Pre-match ticket sales went well. Dick Donelli, son of Colum bia former football coach, Buff Donelli, is the top player for the AllStars. Raiwalui, who currently is the General Manager High Performance will be in charge of the team for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup, international [] Former Flying Fijian player and coach, Inoke Male has been named the Head Coach of the Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua. Two years later, a domestic schools competition was started. They won the Hong Kong Sevens tournament in 1977, and have since won it another eight times. Vintage 1970's Style Rugby, Rugby Sports Gift T-Shirt. On the five-match tour, the Maori beat Fiji 2nd XV and Fiji Europeans before squaring the three-Test series. Photo: PHOTOSPORT The Fiji kit is made up of white jerseys with black shorts. After a first half which did little to set the pulse racing saw the teams turn around at 3-3, the tourists ran amok creating carnage almost every time they had the ball. 4.49 Gollings said We needed a little bit of shakeup [] Fiji Rugby would like to acknowledge the services of Flying Fijians Assistant Coach Richie Gray, who has decided to resign from his post with immediate effect. https://www.nytimes.com/1970/11/22/archives/fijis-rugby-stars-play-here-tuesday.html. They did well, losing only a few games in which their wideopen style of play led to trouble. Spectators at their first game praised the visiting Fijians for their speed and agility.[2][4]. [1][2] By the early 1890s, the sport had started to draw attention from media outlets, such as newspaper and other print, and the game started to establish itself as a sport in the country. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. 1963: The Fiji Rugby Football Union is renamed Fiji Rugby Union, administering by 1971, 750 clubs and 10,000 players in 300 islands over 100,000 square miles of the Pacific. Political unrest in Fiji during 2000 forced the FRU to accept the cost of hosting international meets in Samoa, instead of Fiji. JPR Williams, one of the most famous players to wear the red of Wales, was no stranger to the North East, having played in the Northumberland Tennis Championships in each of the previous two years. Fiji won the tournament another five times during the 1990s making themselves one of the most dominant sevens sides in the world. Anyone can read what you share. The North East Counties XV played host to the touring Springboks in early January in a match played under tight security to deter anti-apartheid protesters, but on October 24 the ground witnessed one of the biggest shocks in world rugby when the Barbarians played Fiji in front of the BBC Rugby Special cameras. 1914: A so called native competition began under the leadership of Ratu Epeli Ganilau and the first clubs were Taipou, Tarirere, Hill and Ofisa (Police) RFC. While we understand it will be a challenge for Gareth, we believe he will jell well with the Fijian players as they prepare for the three tests. Flying Fijians will also play Portugal on 6 November as a warm up to the Autumn Nations Cup. Choice of O-Z Welsh RUGBY UNION Programmes 1970's onwards Bulk Lot Wales 3.99 Free postage 1976 - Wales (Grand Slam) v France, Five Nations Match. 2000: Fiji host an IRB 7s tournament in Suva but fell 31-5 to the Eric Rush led New Zealand side. After one of the most thrilling back nines of his career - and therefore one of the most thrilling in the history of golf - Tiger Woods strode into a tie for second here at the US Open. With many players still preferring to play barefoot, the Fijians played with a care-free spirit, romancing the crowds with their unpredictable running game. The Colonial Cup was introduced by the Fiji Rugby Union to identify and prepare local players for the international stage. [2] Their first match in Europe was against France in Paris, where they lost 21 to 3. The Flying Fijians will travel to Wales and will face the Dragons on the 14th of November before wrapping up the Northern Hemisphere tour against Georgia six days later. ZU VERKAUFEN! The first test ended in a 3-3 draw, the second an 11-5 win for the Fijians and the Mori won the final test 6-3 to square the series. Results [ edit] Scores and results list Fiji's points tally first. In the opening match of the inaugural Pacific Tri-Nations for women, the Fijiana went down 15-27 to Samoa. We have players who are returning from injury and missed a couple of tour with the Flying Fijians such as Viliame Mata and Nikola Matawalu. Fiji won the match 6 to nil, and continued on to a nine match tour of Tonga. 1913, The origins of the cibi The Farebrother-Sullivan Trophy, started in 1961 was for competition between Fijian sub-unions.[2]. A Tailored Rugby Tour Experience We have organised rugby tours for a range of teams; from professional senior sides to social club teams, (male & female), universities, school rugby teams, teams from the British Armed Forces as well as junior rugby tours for youth and mini rugby sections. 1915: Local businessman J J Davies presented the Davies Cup, which was first won by Gaunavou (Tarirere). We are thankful that Gareth took on the challenge. Fiji also participate in the Pacific Tri-Nations series between Tonga, Fiji and Samoa which has been played since 1982. In the 2007 Rugby World Cup Fiji were grouped in pool B with Australia, Wales, Japan and Canada. 2.99 1 bid 1.65 postage 9d 1h SPONSORED Richmond RFC v Gloucester RFC -1979/80 John Player Cup 1st Round - Sat 26/1/1980 3.00 2.25 postage or Best Offer SPONSORED Highly collectible items include some autographed programmes, dinner menus & press photos. A match was organised between the All Blacks and a Fijian representative side. They turned the tables to crush Tonga 52-5. [1] It is divided into over 30 provincial unions. When the first officers of the Union were elected, Sheehan became chairman. 1907: A.C. Holms, the Wairarapa fullback who passed through Suva with three other New Zealand players, not only played with Fijians on Albert Park, Suva, but predicted (in a Vancouver newspaper) that Fiji would one day make their mark in rugby football. Fiji qualified for the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia and were grouped in pool B. Fiji stun All Blacks in rugby sevens final to win Olympic gold again Tears as tiny Pacific nation taste glory again after emphatic win GB captain hits out over funding after defeat in bronze. The Journals rugby correspondent, John Pargeter, wrote: It is doubtful if any tourists to this country have ever captured the imagination of the rugby-playing fraternity let alone the general public as have the Fijians. The club was founded with around 40 members. Kicking has killed rugby as a spectator sport. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. Pitch maintenance was pretty basic, with the grass grown long and frost protection consisting of a generous covering of straw. Lanky Joseva Talacolo has been dropped [] Fiji Rugby Chief Executive Mr. John OConnor has resigned effective immediately, after six years in the role since joining the rugby house in 2016. or Best Offer. Fiji Rugby Union is pleased to announce Simon Raiwalui as the Head Coach of the Flying Fijians on our Road to the Rugby World Cup in France at the end of the year. [1] The tour took in four matches against regional and invitational teams and three tests; two to New Zealand and one to Australia. Scores and results list Fiji's points tally first. / unit(s) Fiji toured New Zealand again in 1951, and were successful with most of their fixtures, winning eight of their games, losing five and drawing twice. Finance & Administration & Human Resources. The Flying Fijians will travel to Wales and will face the Dragons on the 14 th of November before wrapping up the Northern Hemisphere tour against Georgia six days later. Despite the relatively small size of their represented country, in the 2007 Rugby World Cup Fiji defeated Wales 3834 to claim a quarter final spot (theoretically placing them in the top 8 teams in the world) and proceeded to give eventual winners South Africa a scare eventually going down 3720. The Fiji national rugby union team is a member of the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance (PIRA) formerly along with Samoa and Tonga. There was still a tendency to take off boots during the match and throw them to touch-line. The referee was Mr TFE Grierson from the Scottish Rugby Football Union. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. Raiwalui, who currently is the General Manager High Performance will be in charge of the team for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup, international [] Former Flying Fijian player and coach, Inoke Male has been named the Head Coach of the Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua. In the 1970s rugby union in Australia and globally experienced some dark and unpleasant moments with the rise in racism and persecution of certain teams like South African Springboks. They're like a football team that would never punt on fourth down.. 35.00. FRU has begun the process to [] Fiji Airways Fijian 7s finished on the podium for the first time since the opening tournament in Hong Kong with an emphatic 29-5 win over France. Fiji has never won the Rugby Sevens tournament in six attempts at the Commonwealth Games, despite success at the Olympics where they won back-to-back gold medals at Rio 2016 and then Tokyo. 1924: Fijis first overseas match was in Apia, Samoa, in August 1924 while the team was on its way to Tonga. 1926-27, Tonga ties prove priceless Rugby was believed first played in Fiji in the 1880s by European and Fijian soldiers of the Native Constabulary at Ba. 1952: Fijis first tour of Australia helps the Australian Rugby Union recover from the brink of bankruptcy. On the five-match tour, the Mori beat Fiji 2nd XV and Fiji Europeans before playing a three match series. The Fiji Rugby Union is a member of the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance (PIRA) along with Samoa and Tonga. In their final group game they beat Wales 38-34 and went through to the next round, sending Wales home. They went on to play another five matches against various French teams. In 2001 he became the first professional CEO of the Fijian Rugby Union and in 2008 he was appointed High Commissioner for Fiji in London. Admission is free. The general opinion on all sides was that the game was the cleanest and finest exhibition of football played in Samoa. 2003: Bua Bullet Rupeni Caucau dazzled the crowds at the World Cup in Australia but Fiji were not able to make top eight after losing 22-20 to Scotland in the decider. LosDeportes.info El sitio de todos los deportes. FREE delivery Mon, . Anti-Apartheid demonstrators march through Twickenham prior to the rugby union tour match between Barbarians and South . Fiji went on to win in 1978 and again in 1980 as well as the 1984 tournament. EN RU CN DE ES. 1964: Fiji tour Europe for the first time, and lose narrowly to Wales 28-22 in a classic encounter that was talked about for years. There are couple of areas where will have shortage of players such as Loose Head Prop, Hooker and Halfback. Also that year, Fiji embarked on a tour of New Zealand. World Rugby provides the definitive list of international rugby tournaments taking place in every region around the world. Incredibly, they also created history by becoming the first team to go through a full tour of New Zealand unbeaten, winning seven and drawing one, a record that stands to this day. Wereldkampioenschappen; WT Endagswedstrijden; WT Etappewedstrijden; until a few months earlier the secretary of the New South Wales Rugby Union, who called the tour 'dangerous and risky' for the . By the early 1900s, reports of games began to appear in the Press and although most players were expatriates, a club competition began in 1904. The game was played on a rainy afternoon, that, along with different interpretations of the rules, made the game difficult. Menu Inicio; Ftbol Having raised expectations with the 6-0 win over Samoa at Apia Park in August 1924, the first-ever Fiji Test team continued their overseas adventure with a successful nine-match tour of Tonga in which they won seven, drew one and lost one. Following the 1970 tour he was recruited by Harlequins and went to play for the Barbarians in matches against Leicester and France. They finished third in their pool, which did not take them to the finals. 1984: Fiji destroy New Zealand 26-0 in the final of the Hong Kong Sevens. He's a scrum half on the 15man team. A star is born in William Ryder, who played for PWD Bure in Lautoka with the 7s WC being his international debut. EN. The national side were invited by the International Rugby Football Board to participate in the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987 that was to be hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Fiji have competed at seven World Cups since the tournament was first held in 1987. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Fiji: J.Visei; R.Latilevu; S.Nasave; K.Latilevu; P.Tikoisuva; K.Nalatu; G.Barley; I. Batibasaga; J.Sovan; J.Nacabaluva; A.Racike; J.Quoro; N.Ravovou; S.Toga; I.Tuisese. During this period, Sheehan arranged for the All Blacks to stop in Fiji on their way home from a tour of California in the United States. The pitch and dog track were surrounded by covered grandstands offering a mix of seated and standing accommodation. South Africa's men beat the Olympic champions Fiji 31-7 while Australia women beat Fiji 22-12 for their first rugby Commonwealth gold 31 Jul 2022 April 2022 The Pacific project 'We can't stop. They lost to England at Twickenham, 45 to 24. In 2001 he became the first professional CEO of the Fijian Rugby Union and in 2008 he was appointed High Commissioner for Fiji in London. Les Jeux de 1986 avaient t marqus par le boycott de la majorit des pays membres (dont la . Fiji went on to win in 1978 and again in 1980 as well as the 1984 tournament. Rugbyreplay have a large range of rugby union and rugby league memorabilia for collectors. $19.95 $ 19. Fiji Rugby Union Board Director Mere Rakoroi while making the announcement said Male fits well for the job as he has been on the ground acting as Head Coach and assisting the team to prepare for [] Fiji Airways Fijian 7s Head Coach Ben Gollings has included four debutantes in his 13-member squad for Los Angeles and Vancouver tournaments. [17] Segn la Constitucin de 1990, los no fiyianos no pueden tener cargos en el gobierno, lo que otorga ms poder a los jefes de origen fiyiano, aunque desde hace 20 aos permiten a . 95. Working with the Flying Fijians is a fantastic challenge in a very unique situation. Location Australia, New Zealand Attendance 370,034 Top tryscorer 7 - Roger Millward, Doug Laughton Top pointscorer 51 - Roger Millward It also works itself into the proper mood for competition with a pregame war dance that includes tra ditional native chants. It is no doubt that solidarity between Japan and Fiji is anchored by common values such as freedom, democracy, rule of law, respect for human rights and the environment.". He obviously has five years of experience working with the Fijian 7s team, managing high profile players and putting in a plan for the international competition and achieving positive results. We live in unusual times. DATE TIME MATCH TOURNAMENT VENUE; 01 Apr 2022 03:00 PM: 03:00 PM: ANZ Marama Round 3 Nadroga v Tailevu: ANZ MARAMA CHAMPIONSHIP Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka: Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka 1991: Fiji beat Zinzan Brookes New Zealand in the final of the Hong Kong Sevens after the most amazing try in the tournaments history, underlining the incredible flair that Fijians have for the short code. In 1963 the Fiji Rugby Football Union became the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU). Accessories. But what an honor it is and I am fully aware of the expectation for performance for the three games and the opportunity this creates for all concerned. The aim of the tournament is to improve the quality of rugby in the Pacific Islands. 1999: Abysmal refereeing from Kiwi Paddy OBrien sees Fiji lose 28-19 to France in Toulouse in the World Cup. . They were subsequently defeated by the All Blacks, 74 to 13, and Italy, 18 to 15, but they still finished second in their group, which allowed them to go through to the quarter finals where they lost to France, 16 to 31. However, they have often been challenged by their South Pacific neighbours, Tonga and Samoa, who are the other two parts of the Pacific Championship. The idea to form a rugby club came about from Sheehan and his co-workers, most who were New Zealand or Australian expatriates, and had no organised sporting club or competition. 1970: A rampant Fijian side destroy the Barbarians 29-9 at Gosforth. [2], For a number of years, Fiji rugby suffered from a degree of racial segregation - the Native Rugby Union was formed in 1915, but did not merge with the national union until 1945.[2]. They played thirteen matches and were undefeated, winning all except one game which was a draw. 4.3 out of 5 stars 40. Their carefree tactics, sometimes described as fanciful, exuberant and more like the Harlem Globetrotters, are in complete contrast to the dedicated drilling of British sides which is making them more and more stereotyped., The Northumberland President Telford Moralee said: I dont think we will ever see anything like it again. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Gollings said We needed a little bit of shakeup [] Fiji Rugby would like to acknowledge the services of Flying Fijians Assistant Coach Richie Gray, who has decided to resign from his post with immediate effect. $19.99 $ 19. Pot-match praise for the tourists was suitably effusive. Menu Home; Calcio Fiji Rugby Jersey. In 2009, Samoa announced their departure from the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance, leaving just Fiji and Tonga. The Waisea Nacuqu-led side defeated France 26-10 in their first pool match before beating Kenya 21-7 and then overcoming a tough Samoa outfit. This became the first time that the national side of Fiji would wear their now traditional white jerseys and black shorts. VATplus delivery (free delivery to UK addresses). Fiji Airways Fijian 7s Head Coach Ben Gollings has included four debutantes in his 13-member squad for Los Angeles and Vancouver tournaments. 1969-70 South Africa rugby union tour of Britain and Ireland The 1969-70 South Africa rugby union tour of Britain and Ireland was a rugby union tour by the South Africa national rugby union team to the Northern Hemisphere. 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