1980 British Lions rugby tour autographed zebra hide1980 British Lions rugby tour autographed zebra hide. The Lions presence in South Africa was controversial as it ignored the British governments stipulation to avoid sporting events against the South African apartheid regime. On the pitch, the Lions lost three of their four tests against the Springboks, although won all 14 non international matches. An extraordinary 1980 British Lions rugby tour autographed zebra hide from the tour of South Africa An