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New Zealand · General Knowledge · Hard
What was the name of the 1981 event that deeply divided the country, as thousands of protesters confronted police over a visiting team's rugby matches, leading to the cancellation of two games and 150,000 participating in marches?
Answer: The 1981 Springbok Tour protests — The 1981 Springbok rugby tour became the most divisive event in modern New Zealand history, with anti-apartheid protesters clashing with police and rugby supporters over 56 days, exposing deep societal rifts.
- A The 1970 All Black tour cancellation
- B The 1995 Rugby World Cup boycott
- C The 1976 Olympic boycott
- D The 1981 Springbok Tour protests ✓
The 1981 Springbok rugby tour became the most divisive event in modern New Zealand history, with anti-apartheid protesters clashing with police and rugby supporters over 56 days, exposing deep societal rifts.