The reunion came about when the Counties hooker on the day, Ollie Kverndal, pointed out that the golden anniversary of that great day was fast approaching.

After the 1951 game the South Africans presented their stuffed Springbok head, that had been their mascot throughout the tour, to Counties. For many years it hung outside the Committee Bar in the old West Stand, but can now be seen at the entrance to the Spirit of Rugby.