3. Springbok spanking…
In 2000, a Springbok initiation rite has upset some black players during South Africa’s tour of Argentina, a South African newspaper reported on Tuesday.
The Cape Argus reported black players in the 40-strong squad had objected to a ceremony which involved being beaten on the backside by teammates at their hotel in Buenos Aires.
4. Head shaved…
It’s the moment that every new Gloucester player dreads.
After a tough pre-season training session in the heat, it was time for the players to be officially welcomed to the squad by taking on the milk challenge.
The initiation ceremony has become a Gloucester tradition with players given the task of drinking eight pints of milk in 20 minutes.
If they fail – and it usually ends with a lot of throwing up – then they get their heads shaved.