The 5 worst rugby disasters in history - Ruck

The 5 worst rugby disasters in history

5. Sudden tide

Date: 26 March 2012

Summary: Players get caught in tide

Location: Port Elizabeth

Six players from Motherwell Rugby Club went swimming following a beach practice session in Port Elizabeth.

One player immediately drowned while five of his team-mates were missing and feared dead after being swept out to sea off the south coast.

The five were never seen again.

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