Does anyone remember the 99 call?

Question

I think it was used in British Lions games in South Africa. I have not seen it being used recently. I think the theory goes that if everyone commits a crime, then the referee cannot send everyone off the pitch.

Answer 1

it means hit the nearest opposition player as soon as possible

last one to do so buys the beers

Answer 2

Oh yes! It was an awesome tour, total commitment from every player on both sides. The 99 call was a call to arms to stand shoulder to shoulder with your team mate and batter the opposition.

Answer 3

Yeah well, I remember seeing it on video

It was great, here you go...

1974 "get your retaliation in first"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnPVfbG3r...

Some of them were a bit lame and didn't get properly stuck in JPR was epic though

Answer 4

I remember the call but it was used by the British and IRISH Lions

Answer 5

Spoils the game.

Answer 6

Yes initiated by Willie John McBride if I remember correctly. The Springboks were thugs so get your retaliation in first and they did and it stopped Springbock thuggery and convingly won the series.