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Barbarians V All Blacks - 1973

Various Rugby Players

£9.79

Format: DVD

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Synopsis

On a grey January afternoon in Cardiff, few expected the Baa-Baas to offer much resistance to a rampant New Zealand side. The All Blacks went into their final tour match having recorded victories over Wales, Scotland and England: the Barbarians, as their tradition, had limited preparation, an uncapped player and an obligation to attack. However, the Barbarian's side was comprised of many of the truly great players of the era - Duckham, Gibson, JPR Williams, Bennett, Edwards, McBride and Carmichael - and together they were to produce a truly remarkable team performance, including a try from Gareth Edwards in the third minute which has proved, with the passage of time, to have been one of the best in the history of the game.Soon, the All Blacks, with outstanding players such as Going, Batty and Williams, began to match their opponents' exhilarating quality. As attack and counter-attack brought a fantastic response from the Arms Park, the stage was truly set for the greatest rugby match ever seen...