The Jock-Bok Spreading Joy ; He Escaped Gang Life to Play for Both Nations and Now Allan Is a Missionary Taking Rugby to Townships

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AT LUNCHTIME today, South Africa's superstars and their World Cupwinning captain John Smit will fall silent to let a remarkable man born in the east end of Glasgow address their team.

Being allowed into the Springboks' inner sanctum before a big game is an honour only given to the select few, but nobody deserves it more than former gang-member-turned-lifesaver, John Allan, who will present the team with their international jerseys before the Scotland clash.

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The Jock-Bok Spreading Joy ; He Escaped Gang Life to Play for Both Nations and Now Allan Is a Missionary Taking Rugby to Townships

The former hooker, who played for both Scotland and South Africa - - thanks to the residency rules in the days before professionalism - - has dedicated his life since retiring to taking rugby to the townships and the black rural communities of South Africa. For the pa...

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