De Jager recalls tennis response to Springboks’ 1999 defeat
John-Laffnie de Jager has reflected on gaining tennis-court revenge against Australia after a painful rugby result.
By Northern Ice DeskPublished Updated
John-Laffnie de Jager has recalled gaining a measure of revenge against Australia on the tennis court following South Africa’s exit from the 1999 Rugby World Cup.
He linked that tennis memory to the Wallabies’ victory over the Springboks in the tournament’s semi-finals.
Original reporting: The South African – Tennis