Those with an intimate knowledge of South Africa's turbulent political life will recall today as the anniversary of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko's death in 1977 in police custody.
Four years later on this same date, the All Blacks and Springboks duelled in the infamous Flour Bomb test at Eden Park.
There was drama from the time Theuns Stofberg withdrew on the morning of the match to the street protests, second-half flour bombings and Allan Hewson's winning penalty deep into injury time.
About 49,000 spectators crowded into Eden Park that day in 1981 to watch one of the most dramatic matches seen in this country. Bok five-eighths Naas Botha is a television commentator these days but what about his All Black rivals that afternoon and where are they now?
Allan Hewson: Fullback. Kicked three penalties that day and now sells insurance in the Wellington region.
Stu Wilson: Scored a superb try and is working for the Pub Charity Gaming Trust and doing some commentary for Sky Television.
Lachie Cameron: Moved out to centre for this test and after spells around the country is back farming in the Counties area.
Steve Pokere: New second five-eighths for this test after working for the Mormon Church, later jailed for several years on fraud charges.
Bernie Fraser: Part of the famed Wellington back three, Fraser has been working as a mortgage broker and has a daughter, Brooke, who has become a celebrated singer.
Doug Rollerson: Kicked a conversion and dropped goal, later became North Harbour CEO before being convicted but freed without penalty this year on fraud charges.
Dave Loveridge: The former pig- farming halfback has shifted to the capital where he coaches University College Old Boys.
Murray Mexted: Runs courses for developing players, commentates on Sky Television and is still hugely involved in the rugby landscape.
Frank Shelford: Replaced an injured Ken Stewart for this test. Left New Zealand for Perth and other destinations some time ago and is still overseas.
Geoff Old: Came in three days before the test for an injured Mark Shaw. Coached in Holland and is now living in Colorado.
Andy Haden: The dominant player of his era, Haden has forged an equally impressive business career through his Sporting Contacts company.
Gary Whetton: Made his debut in this test before becoming national captain. On the Auckland board and runs a successful insurance company.
Gary Knight: Available again at tighthead prop for this game, Knight still runs a dairy farm south of Palmerston North after recovering from a bad road smash.
Andy Dalton: Later became non-playing captain in the first World Cup and is chief executive of the Auckland Rugby Union.
John Ashworth: The final cog in the Geriatrics front row, Ashworth farms in Hawkes Bay where he produces some fine wine.
All Black players gather round Gary Knight as he lies prone after an aerial flour-bomb attack during the 1981 test at Eden Park. Photo / Ross Land
Those with an intimate knowledge of South Africa's turbulent political life will recall today as the anniversary of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko's death in 1977 in police custody.
Four years later on this same date, the All Blacks and Springboks duelled in the infamous Flour Bomb test at Eden Park.
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