THIS DAY IN HISTORY

1924:

Bob Catterall scores a second consecutive Test century, making 120 on the opening day of SA’s second cricket Test against England at Lord’s.

1975:

Captain Morne du Plessis and winger Carel Fourie score tries as the Springboks beat France 3318 at Loftus Versfeld to win the home series 2-0. Flyhalf Gerald Bosch converted both and kicked six penalties, with Fourie adding one three-pointer.

1980:

Jon Ekerold wins his second consecutive 350cc race, taking the chequered flag at the Dutch motorcycle grand prix in Assen.

1991:

Jerry Ngobeni, a one-time Cape featherweight champion, is stopped in the 10th round by American Joey Gamache in Lewiston, Maine, in their fight for the WBA’s vacant junior-lightweight crown.

2009:

Spain, ranked No 1 in the world, edge Bafana Bafana 3-2 in extra time at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in their play-off for third place at the Confederations Cup. Katlego Mphela scored both of SA's goals.