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Gibbs makes his mark and Lions take series

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The Rugby Paper Team
12 April 2020

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful

Iconic Rugby Pictures:
PART 4 Scott Gibbs tackle on Andre Snyman June 21 1997

What’s happening here?
It’s the evening of June 21 1997 at Newlands Cape Town and the first Test of a three-match series between South Africa and the British Lions is getting underway. Wales centre Scott Gibbs – only recently returned from a spell in Rugby League with St Helen’s – is hitting powerful Springboks wing Andre Snyman with an absolute pile dr...

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