<P> The 1981 South African rugby tour ( known in New Zealand as the Springbok Tour , and in South Africa as the Rebel Tour ) polarised opinions and inspired widespread protests across New Zealand . The controversy also extended to the United States , where the South African rugby team continued their tour after departing New Zealand . </P>
<P> The 1981 South African rugby tour ( known in New Zealand as the Springbok Tour , and in South Africa as the Rebel Tour ) polarised opinions and inspired widespread protests across New Zealand . The controversy also extended to the United States , where the South African rugby team continued their tour after departing New Zealand . </P>
when did the springbok tour start and end
when did the springbok tour start and end
1981
1981