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General Rugby Union #1 Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by valmur. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
valmur

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
179,464

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. On April 16, 2004 the Stormers beat the Blues in New Zealand in a Super 12 encounter. When was the last time this happened? Hint

2001

2003

2002

2000

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did Nick Mallett replace as Springbok coach in 1997? Hint

Andre Markgraff

Ian McIntosh

Carel du Plessis

Kitch Christie

3. Brumbies wing Clyde Rathbone, and Waratahs lock Daniel Vickerman were both born in South Africa and have played Super 12 rugby in Australia. Which former South African rugby captain played Super 12 rugby in Australia, and also for the Wallabies?
Hint

Robbie Fleck

Tiaan Strauss

Henry Honiball

Gavin Lawless

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Question 4 of 10

4. Wallaby George Gregan, and former Springbok Corne Krige, shared a strange connection courtesy of their births. Which is it? Hint

They were born on the same day

They were both born in the same hospital

They were delivered by the same doctor

They were both premature babies

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Question 5 of 10

5. Australia is the only Tri-Nations side to have beaten England in the 20th century?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Stewart and Jim Boyce were the first twins to play in a Test match?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many games did Australia play during their 1939 tour to the United Kingdom? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. The ball on the lid of the William Webb Ellis Cup (the World Cup) is the ball of which sport?
Hint

netball

basketball

rugby

soccer

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which was former NEC Harlequins and England prop Jason Leonard's occupation, before playing rugby professionally?
Hint

Electrician

Fitter & turner

Plumber

Carpenter

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Question 10 of 10

10. Former England prop Colin Smart landed up in hospital after the 1982 Five Nations match against France in Paris, because he downed a bottle of aftershave at festivities after the match?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On April 16, 2004 the Stormers beat the Blues in New Zealand in a Super 12 encounter. When was the last time this happened?

Answer: 2000

The Stormers won 39-18 at Eden Park.

2. Who did Nick Mallett replace as Springbok coach in 1997?

Answer: Carel du Plessis

Carel played for the Springboks in 12 tests between 1982-1989 and scored 4 tries. He was aptly named the Prince of Wings.

Answer: Tiaan Strauss

Tiaan Strauss won 9 caps for Australia and 15 for South Africa.

4. Wallaby George Gregan, and former Springbok Corne Krige, shared a strange connection courtesy of their births. Which is it?

Answer: They were both born in the same hospital

They were born in Lusaka, Zambia.

5. Australia is the only Tri-Nations side to have beaten England in the 20th century?

Answer: False

South Africa beat England 27-22 in Bloemfontein in 2000.

6. Stewart and Jim Boyce were the first twins to play in a Test match?

Answer: True

They played for Australia against New Zealand in 1964.

7. How many games did Australia play during their 1939 tour to the United Kingdom?

Answer: 0

All matches were canceled because war (WWII) was declared just after they arrived.

8. The ball on the lid of the William Webb Ellis Cup (the World Cup) is the ball of which sport?

Answer: soccer

The Cup is believed to be an old Association Football trophy.

9. Which was former NEC Harlequins and England prop Jason Leonard's occupation, before playing rugby professionally?

Answer: Carpenter

Jason Leonard announced his retirement from international rugby in 2004.

10. Former England prop Colin Smart landed up in hospital after the 1982 Five Nations match against France in Paris, because he downed a bottle of aftershave at festivities after the match?

Answer: True

He coached at the Thebans Rugby Club in 2004.

Source: Author valmur

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