Johan de Bruyn
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Johan de Bruyn is a former South African rugby player, known for his time as a lock. He gained infamy during the 1974 Lions tour, particularly for an incident in the third Test where he was involved in a brawl that resulted in his glass eye being dislodged, showcasing the extreme physicality of the matches.
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Johan de Bruyn was punched by Gordon Brown during the infamous Battle of the Boet Erasmus Stadium.
a brief history of Lions Tour violence – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-06-28
Ireland· 2025-06-28
