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The Lions of ’74: Episode 2 - “It’s nothing to do with politicsâ€

The second part of a series revisiting the 1974 tour to Apartheid South Africa.

The second part of a series revisiting the 1974 British and Irish Lions tour to Apartheid South Africa. Ashton Hewitt and Gareth Rhys Owen's journey continues as they review the arguments made for breaking an international boycott, whilst gaining a deeper understanding of the racial and sporting nature of South African society at the time.

This programme contains language that is offensive but was used regularly in the time and place this documentary examines.

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48 minutes

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