The final test of the Springbok tour at Eden Park took place amid major anti-apartheid protests and clashes with police. An aircraft dropped flour bombs over the ground, but the match continued. The confrontation illustrated the depth of opposition to normal sporting relations with apartheid South Africa and the willingness of authorities to protect the tour despite sustained resistance.
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The final Springbok test at Eden Park continued despite anti-apartheid protest and disruption.
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Unlike the cancelled Hamilton match, the Auckland test went ahead amid protests and clashes.