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Published 14:19 4 Jun 2018 BST
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"Donal and I have a very interesting history," said Broun.
"I was very surprised two-and-a-half years later when Donal rang me and asked would I like to be the media officer for the Lions tour so obviously I did make an impression.
"If you haven't seen it get on YouTube and watch The Battle of Pretoria it was one of the filthiest games in the history of rugby. It was appalling.
[Listen to the full conversation from the 19:30 mark]
"Both teams were at risk. I'm not sure if they kicked off because they were frustrated with the way the tour was going but then the Boks certainly picked it up and it was just.... I mean the ball would be 30 yards away and there would be guys bashing each other.
"It was an appalling game of rugby and the most violent thing I'd ever seen. Of course, I was working with the Springboks then and there were guys there that I was very attached to.
"I remember going into the Irish dressing room because I had to get them to come to the press conference. Looking around that room ever Irish player was dazed, bruised, bleeding and Donal looked at me and went 'what the f*** are you doing here? Get out'.
"He saw me there standing in my Springbok blazer, which I can understand, but I said 'I'm sorry Donie but you're going to have to come to the press conference'.
"It was just such an odd game of rugby."
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