Montgomery latest Springbok to head for Britain

Percy Montgomery is set to continue a Springbok exodus by joining Newport next week.

Montgomery latest Springbok to head for Britain
Wed, 29 May, 2002 - 11:10

Percy Montgomery is set to continue a Springbok exodus by joining Newport next week.

Montgomery, on Barbarians duty against Wales at the Millennium Stadium tonight, will follow the likes of Braam van Straaten, Japie Mulder, Pieter Rossouw, Andre Vos and Thinus Delport as British rugby’s latest South African recruit, provided there are no last-minute hitches.

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