That was 50 years ago, when the All Blacks came to Newlands and walked away with their first loss on their 24-match tour. Looking back on that clash, former Western Province and Springbok captain Morne du Plessis remembered it fondly. “It's such a long time ago, but obviously it was a standout sporting moment for all of us to play against the All Blacks,” Du Plessis exclusively told KickOff Rugby. Fullback Dawie Snyman picked up a loose ball in midfield and broke, before finding Du Plessis on his right. Asked whether it was better to win the Currie Cup at the time or beat the All Blacks, Du Plessis was emphatic in his response.