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Let’s Stop With This Anglo Boer War Shit Guys

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I see on my favourite polarising site – Group Sex for Amoebas (Facebook) – that there is a lot of talk about this weekend’s upcoming Rugby World Cup Final between South Africa and England being “like the Anglo Boer War again”.

Guys (and Girls) let’s be adult about this for a change: We have so moved on from that time in our history, our country has been through many transformations since then and, quite frankly, I think that the references to the Anglo Boer War are rather polarising and disgusting when you look at how far we have come in terms of diversity – we even have English speaking players in our team now.

When last I looked our Springbok Captain was a local guy from Zwide, Port Elizabeth who went to Grey Schools after his talent was recognised, plus our standout players belong to a racial group that had sweet blow all to do with the Anglo Boer War….

This stuff is like waving the Old Flag at a Rugby Match – not needed, not appreciated and downright insensitive.

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Alan Straton

Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth. Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." See more articles by Alan.